The Veteran's Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit The best advice that I can give you when planning for long-term care is not to delay. We never know what the future holds. While we are able, we must prepare for a variety of … [Read more...]
Planning for Long-Term Care (Part 4)
The most important thing that you can do in planning for future contingencies is to act now. The future may hold limited resources or health problems for you and either one of these may prevent you from taking care of the things … [Read more...]
Planning for Long-Term Care (Part 2)
"Long-Term Care" refers to the broad spectrum of medical and support services provided to persons who have lost some or all capacity to function on their own due to a chronic illness or disabling condition, and who are expected to … [Read more...]
Planning for Long-Term Care (Part 1)
Are you one of the millions of Americans over age 50 who has not yet started planning for long-term care? As financially responsible adults, most of us are prepared for some unexpected disasters – we pay for health and property … [Read more...]
When a Nursing Home is the Best Choice for Everyone
As the Baby Boomer generation ages, more and more families are struggling to live with a loved-one suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. While memory loss can be a frightening experience for an aging parent or … [Read more...]
Sleepless Nights? You Can Put the Pills Away
Older people experiencing age-related sleep issues are likely to find more long-term relief through the use of regular exercise than they ever will by means of drug-related sleep aids. There are a number of reasons why exercise, … [Read more...]
Senior Homeowners: When does a Reverse Mortgage Make Sense?
For many seniors the equity in their home is their largest single asset, yet it is unavailable to use unless they use a home equity loan. But a conventional loan really doesn't free up the equity because the money has to be paid … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Gidget Chirps In
Dear Gidget: I just read a story in the latest National Geographic about how certain fats in the blood of a python help its organs to double in size after eating a big meal to facilitate digestion. Apparently, it’s a healthy … [Read more...]
Tackling the “Sibling Situation”
Siblings often have trouble agreeing on anything, so why should it be any different when it comes to Mom and Dad’s elder care? Unfortunately those of us in elder law see quite often how families have a very difficult time when it … [Read more...]
More Boomers Stuck Raising Kids Kids
Baby Boomers are raising their grand-kids, reported SecondAct.com earlier this year. While it may not come as a big surprise given the difficult economic times,one can't help but wonder what else may be going on? For one, there … [Read more...]
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