If you are considering transferring wealth to your children or grandchildren, a trust is usually the best method. It is almost always the best way to protect an inheritance from potential depletion due to lack of financial acumen, lawsuits, divorce, … [Continue reading]
Why Would a College Student Need a Power of Attorney?
Dear Hayek, Our son is heading to college for his sophomore year in a couple of weeks. Last year, I was worried about him adjusting socially and doing well academically. Now that I know he is happy there, has a nice group of friends, and has been … [Continue reading]
Yes, Probate Really Is That Bad!
When Sheila’s mother died with only a Last Will and Testament (Will) in place, she couldn’t fathom that she would still be knee-deep in probate a year later without an end in sight. Sheila often tells her friends and anyone who will listen that if … [Continue reading]
Simplifying Things for Your Heirs
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I am in the process of organizing my paperwork. I was thinking that I should put anything important that my children would need in one place, to make things easier if something should happen to me. Do you have any suggestions … [Continue reading]
How Care Managers Work with Care Agencies
By ElderTree Care Management Services Care managers and home care agencies often collaborate closely to provide comprehensive support for individuals who need assistance with daily living activities, especially the elderly or those with chronic … [Continue reading]
When Is the Best Time For You to Retire?
Nine Important Factors to Consider and the Most Important Factor that Is Often Overlooked The retirement wave is about to hit. A whopping 4 million Americans are expected to turn 65 every year for the next four years. That means approximately … [Continue reading]
Are Military Families Better Prepared for Retirement?
Dear Angel, My cousin and I are the same age. However, he is enlisted in the US Army, and I worked in the private sector for the past 30 years. He is close to retirement, and I am hoping to be as well but may need a few more years. It seems my … [Continue reading]
Social Security Administration Issues Final Rule to Simplify Disability Evaluation Process
The Social Security Administration offers two programs that provide financial assistance to seniors and other persons living with disabilities: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). SSI determination is … [Continue reading]
What if It Resembles Dementia or Parkinson’s, But It’s Actually a Treatable Disorder?
Q. My 70-year-old aunt, who I am very close with, has had a rapid decline in the last few months. She started losing her memory pretty quickly over the past few months and began slurring her speech. The strangest symptoms are her hallucinations and … [Continue reading]
When Memory Loss isn’t Necessarily Dementia
Dear Raider, My husband has been experiencing memory loss and it seems to be getting worse. It is coming on pretty quickly too. I read somewhere that memory loss doesn’t always mean dementia. What are some other things that can be the culprit … [Continue reading]
Ten Things to Know About the New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug, Kisunla (donanemab)
Pat Bishara, 79, was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in late 2017. Beginning in 2021, she participated in both the phase 3 trial and the extension trial for donanemab. Along with the monthly infusion, she was also regularly evaluated by a … [Continue reading]
The Scammers Are Winning. How a New Client Benefit from The Farr Law Firm Can Help You Turn the Tables!
Q. I’ve been reading your newsletter for a while now and I’m always very impressed with all of your articles, including the many informative articles about the latest scams that seem to keep being targeted at the older population, and how to spot … [Continue reading]
Two Scams That Aren’t Widely Known
Dear Kiwi and Mango, A friend of mine recently experienced a gift card draining scam where there was nothing left on a gift card she purchased at the store. Another was a victim of check washing, where the scammer actually washed the writing off a … [Continue reading]
Can You Alter the Course of Alzheimer’s with Meditation? Learn the Many Amazing Benefits of Meditating!
Eighty-five-year-old Wayne wakes up every morning to meditate near a wooded trail with a beautiful view of a lake. Friends and neighbors often wonder how he handles stress so well and how he is still so sharp-minded. Wayne attributes much of his calm … [Continue reading]
“All Through the Night” Teaches Important Lessons About Alzheimer’s
“All Through the Night” is a short film starring actor Tim Daly as a father living with Alzheimer’s and Luke Slattery playing his son. Writer/director Graham Marvin, 35, wrote this film about his relationship with his own father, who at 83 is nearly … [Continue reading]
Beware of “Forgotten Assets” When Applying for Medicaid. And Beware of Bankers Trying to be Helpful.
We received two similar questions this week and will address them both. Q1. My aunt opened a savings account at her local bank for her son (my cousin) in the late 1980’s when my cousin was in college. When she opened the account for him, the bank … [Continue reading]
Would a Graduation Gift to my Son Affect my Mother’s Medicaid Eligibility?
Dear Raider, My son recently graduated from high school. My mother wants to give him a monetary gift of $1,000. She is in the early stages of dementia and may need nursing home care in the not-so-distant future. Would giving this gift affect her … [Continue reading]
Columbian Woman Continues to Offer Clues to Escaping the Genetic Fate of Alzheimer’s
As an elder care law firm, we strive twice a week to bring our readers timely information on developing topics in the field of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. In the past, we wrote about Aliria Rosa Piedrahita de Villegas, a Columbian … [Continue reading]
Navigating the Complexity of Medicaid and Medicare Dual Eligibility
Q. I am aware that many people are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. How does dual eligibility work? It seems like anything involving Medicaid and/or Medicare can be pretty complicated. Can you tell me more about it and if/how these two … [Continue reading]
One-Stop Resource for Medicare Offerings
Dear Angel, I recently signed up for Medicare. What is the best place to go to find out about all of the offerings, including preventative care and chronic care management? Thanks for your help! Juan Stopp --- Dear Juan, Coverage to … [Continue reading]
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