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More Men are Becoming Caregivers for Loved Ones with Dementia

Compared to just 15 years ago, twice as many men are assuming caregiver roles for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Men now make up 40% of caregivers in the United States, contrasting the 19% reported 15 years ago, … [Read more...]

Protecting Your Older Loved Ones from Falls

One in three older Americans falls every year, making falls the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people age 65 or better.Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries and significant loss … [Read more...]

Nursing Home Survival Guide Hits #1 on Amazon Best Seller List

Evan H. Farr, CELA, Medicaid Asset Protection expert, hit #1 on Amazon.com best-seller list with “Nursing Home Survival Guide: Helping You Protect Your Loved Ones Who Need Nursing Home Care by Preserving … [Read more...]

Does DOMA being Struck-down Affect Medicaid for LGBT Elders?

Alina and Carol are married and reside in Maryland, where same-sex marriage is recognized. Alina recently had a stroke and may need nursing home in the not so distant future. How does the DOMA ruling affect Medicaid eligibility … [Read more...]

Certified Elder Law Attorney and Best-Selling Author Evan Farr Hits #1 on Amazon Best Seller List for the Second Time

Evan H. Farr, CELA, Medicaid Asset Protection expert and Living Trust PlusTMcreator, hit #1 on Amazon.com best-seller list with “How to Protect Your Assets From Probate PLUS Lawsuits PLUS Nursing Home Expenses with the Living … [Read more...]

Protecting Your Children- You Will Need More than a Will or a Revocable Living Trust

Mary and Frank are the parents of five year old twins, Lucy and Evelyn, who will be starting kindergarten in the fall. Recently, Mary's friend Kate got into a car accident and died. This got Mary to thinking- what would happen if … [Read more...]

Only-Children: Caregiving without Siblings

Jamie lives on the same street as her parents, who are in their 80’s, and still reside in the house in which she grew up.  Her father, Sid, is diabetic and has had a hip replacement; her mother, Mary, survived breast cancer and … [Read more...]

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