Michelle’s in-laws helped care for her children for ten years. Two years ago, her father-in-law, Steve, passed away and her mother-in-law, Elizabeth, was left alone and her health was deteriorating. Michelle, who is an RN, decided it was time to give … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: Staying Eligible for Medicaid after the Death of a Spouse
Q. My mother, Rose, is a Medicaid recipient who has been in a nursing home for the past eight months due to Alzheimer’s. My father, William, has been living in the home where he and my mother lived for over 25 years in Fredericksburg, Virginia. They … [Continue reading]
Many Americans Don’t Ever Expect to Retire
When it comes to retirement, many Americans expect that they will never be able to afford to retire fully. In fact, a new Wells Fargo study cited in USA today found that 37% of people expect to work until they are too sick or die, despite the world … [Continue reading]
Learn New Skills to Keep Your Memory Sharp
Mary, who is 65, listens to classical music every day and does Sudoku and crossword puzzles. She is familiar with these things and hopes they will help to keep her mind sharp as she gets older. While these activities are certainly enjoyable for Mary, … [Continue reading]
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Long-Term Care Planning
Most people will need some kind of help with the activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, or moving around, in their lifetime. The need for such help can result from a natural decline of hearing, eyesight, strength, balance, and … [Continue reading]
Tip-of-the-tongue Moments Don’t Necessarily Signify Dementia
Jane is in her 60’s and has been having many “stuck on the tip of your tongue” moments with names and faces lately. She used to be really good with recalling these things and sometimes worries she is beginning to experience early signs of … [Continue reading]
Long-term Care Residents’ Rights Month- “Speak Out Against Elder Abuse”
This month, residents of nursing homes and other long- term care facilities, along with family members, facility staff, and others are honoring the rights of long-term care residents by celebrating Long-Term Care (LTC) Residents’ Rights Month. The … [Continue reading]
Medicare Open Enrollment Period is Now Open
Medicare Open Enrollment began yesterday and will last until December 7, 2013. During this six-week period, Medicare beneficiaries have the option to make any changes to their plan that will take effect on January 1st, 2014. View a CMS video about … [Continue reading]
When it is Time to Take the Car Keys Away: The Advance Driving Directive
It is often difficult to talk to an elderly family member about giving up his or her car keys — especially if the older person doesn’t agree that continuing to drive will be risky. Often, families are making the tough choice between safety and … [Continue reading]
Coping with the Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Every 68 seconds there is another person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. Since there is no single definitive medical test for identifying Alzheimer’s disease, arriving at the correct diagnosis can take time and patience. To … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: How Can I Update A Will I Established 10 Years Ago?
Q. How can I update the Will that I established when I was in the military approximately 10 years ago? Asked on AVVO by a resident of Springfield, VA A. Just as a car needs regular maintenance, your estate planning documents need to be … [Continue reading]
Down Syndrome- Planning for You Loved One’s Future
This month, we celebrate National Special Needs Law and Down Syndrome Awareness months. One in 691 children are born with Down Syndrome and there are more than 400,000 people currently living with the condition in the U.S. Although the genetic … [Continue reading]
Should I Give My Home To My Children?
Planning for your family's immediate and long term future is something most parents think about. Because your home is likely the largest purchase you will make during your lifetime, deciding what to do with it is among the most important decisions … [Continue reading]
New Technology Protects 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 older. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries and significant loss of independence. … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: How Can the Hospital Access My Mother’s Incapacity Planning Documents, If Needed?
Q. My mother, Jane, is 68 and has arthritis and high blood pressure, and had knee surgery last spring. She lives at the home I grew up in, in Fredericksburg, and the neighbor tells me that she needs a lot more help lately. My family moved to Arizona … [Continue reading]
October is National Special Needs Law Month
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated October as National Special Needs Law Month. This awareness month is a grassroots effort to educate people with disabilities and their families about their legal options in dealing … [Continue reading]
President Obama’s Health Care Overhaul: What Does it Mean for You?
Three years ago, Congress wrote the law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), to maintain Americans' current health coverage as much as possible, to boost consumer protections in the health insurance market for individuals, and to cover the … [Continue reading]
2013 World Alzheimer’s Report Says: Cost of Alzheimer’s will Triple
More than 35 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer’s today. By 2050, that number is expected to more than triple to 115 million. The 2013 World Alzheimer's Report, titled " Journey of Caring: An Analysis of Long-Term Care for Dementia," … [Continue reading]
Capital Gains Tax Increases and Gifting to Lessen the Bite
In the early fall, taxes are probably the last thing you want to think about. But this is one year in which it may pay for you to get both your income tax planning and estate planning done early. Living trust plus® benefits explained can help clarify … [Continue reading]
Neurotrack – Identifying Alzheimer’s Disease 3-4 Years Early
Alzheimer’s is a debilitating neurological disease that continues to elude scientists, researchers, and physicians in terms of the cause, how to detect and diagnose it, and how to treat it. Elli Kaplan, whose grandparents suffered from Alzheimer’s, … [Continue reading]
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