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Virginia Becomes First State to Approve ABLE Act

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Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe Signs ABLE Act into Law (Source: NBC 29) Q. Our son, Jeff, has autism spectrum disorder and will likely need assistance throughout his lifetime. We are looking for ways to save for his future without jeopardizing … [Continue reading]

New Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

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Image from 2015 AAIC- alzjourney.com Q. My grandmother, Pearl, and her three siblings, Rebecca, Helene, and Morris, all died from Alzheimer’s. I heard that a family history of Alzheimer’s is a major risk factor for the disease. Do you know what … [Continue reading]

If You’re A Caregiver. . . A Proper Contract is a MUST!

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E.A. lived with her daughter, B.C., who was her caregiver from 2004 until 2012. They entered into a care agreement, in which E.A. was to make regular monthly payments to her daughter in exchange for room, board, and caregiving. The rate paid to B.C. … [Continue reading]

Strong or Vulnerable? Social Security in its 80th Year

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For 80 years, Social Security has been protecting American families from both expected and unexpected challenges. Last week, the Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report to Congress, which projects that Social Security's condition … [Continue reading]

What Happens When Caregivers Are Too Sick To Perform Their Duties?

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Q. I am a caregiver for my husband, Ed, who has had Parkinson’s disease for fifteen years. While fully coherent, his physical capabilities have been greatly reduced. Confined mainly to a wheelchair, he requires my help to dress, shower, toilet, walk, … [Continue reading]

Highlights from the White House Conference on Aging

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Photo from Whitehouse.gov This past Monday, on the cusp of the 50th anniversary of the creation of Medicare and Medicaid and the 80th anniversary of Social Security, the once-a-decade White House Conference on Aging was held. During the … [Continue reading]

Tom Brokaw Doesn’t Know Where His Living Will Is. Do You Know Where Yours Is?

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Tom Brokaw and his daughter Jennifer appeared at the TEDx Stanford conference, speaking on the subject of end-of-life health care options. Brokaw began the dialogue, framed as a conversation between father and daughter, by asking the audience to … [Continue reading]

What are some of the free preventative health services provided under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

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Dear Angel, I heard the good news about yesterday's ruling that the ACA is here to stay. Can you tell me about some of the preventative health services I am eligible for under the ACA? Thanks, Anita Call Adocta ----- Dear Anita, The … [Continue reading]

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Need to See This

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Alzheimer's Disease is an illness that causes people to lose the ability to remember, think, and use good judgment. Over time, as the disease worsens, those affected will have trouble with self-care and will need caregiving assistance; for those … [Continue reading]

Elder Abuse is a “Public Health Crisis”

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Q. Not long ago, my mother, who is in her 80s, was the victim of financial exploitation by an in-home health aide. It started with trips to the grocery store and small loans. Before long, the caregiver was regularly taking my mother and her credit … [Continue reading]

What are a Trustee’s Responsibilities?

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Dear Angel, My mother, Alice, asked me to be the successor trustee for her Revocable Living Trust. Before I accept the responsibility, I want to know more about what it entails. Do you know about the duties of a trustee and can you briefly … [Continue reading]

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