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Social Support Activities Lead to Better Quality of Life As One Ages

How important is social support as a person ages? This may seem like an easy question to answer. Most people would not choose isolation and loneliness versus spending time with companions. However, can lack of social support … [Read more...]

Seniors: Gnashing Your Teeth Over the Cost of Dental Health?

Many adults know they need a living trust – not a will – to allow loved ones to skip the dreaded probate process after they are gone.  But a lesser-known reality is that proper Medicaid planning may be necessary to ensure the … [Read more...]

The Drama of the Debt-Ceiling Crisis

It’s dominating most of the major news outlets right now as well as the minds of Americans across the country: the debt-ceiling crisis. Three times I have tried to write this week’s article on the unfolding debt drama in … [Read more...]

Are you feeling HOT, HOT, HOT?

As I’m sure you’ve heard (and felt!) this week has already shown record-breaking temperatures across the country, and this heat wave is only expected to move further east through the end of this week. Temperatures are expected to … [Read more...]

Medicaid Benefits and At-Home Care

When it comes time for a child or parent to begin making plans for the beloved but aging senior in their life, the myriad of choices, paths, options and steps to take can seem endless and overwhelming–so much so that many … [Read more...]

Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit: What is the “Eligibility Verification Report?”

An important document for the veterans entitled to the Aid and Attendance benefit is a form called the “Eligibility Verification Report” (EVR) which VA sends at the beginning of the year and must be filled out every year in order … [Read more...]

Happy 4th of July!

Nothing says Fourth of July like beautiful weather, good food, and time spent with family and friends. We have been blessed with such gorgeous weather up here in the northern Virginia area, and I hope it continues to accommodate … [Read more...]

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