You may be aware that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, fewer people realize that before October, is September: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. More than 15,000 women will die from ovarian … [Read more...]
3 tips to talk to your parents about long-term care
1 - Explain that Elder Law attorneys are not “regular” lawyers Elder Law attorneys have deliberately selected a career in a specialized area of law to serve elders. Moreover, the client of an Elder Law attorney is the elder. … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Ease the Burden When Caring for Kids and Aging Parents
5 Ways to Ease the Burden When Caring for Kids and Aging Parents Did you know we just completed National Sandwich Generation Month? You may have never heard of it before, but if you care for aging parents and young children, … [Read more...]
National Assisted Living Week
Americans are living longer than ever before. Ultimately, many of us will require nursing home care or assisted living. How many? Studies indicate that one in two women and one in four men will live in a nursing home at some … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Handicap Remodeling or Relocating
Robert and Anne purchased the family home thirty years ago, and their plan was to live there through retirement. They had furnished their home with restored antiques acquired from their many trips together. It was one of their … [Read more...]
Medicaid Fraud Audit Targets Schizophrenia Drug
First, lawmakers in Utah expressed concern over the state’s Medicaid expenditures. Then, Utah State health officials were asked to investigate and control alleged fraud. Now, critics are questioning whether measures went too … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of ‘Peace of Mind’ this Mother’s Day
You could forget your mother’s birthday and she would probably let it slide – you might even evade scorn if you forgot her anniversary. But good luck, my friend, if you forget Mother’s Day! In this special post, you will … [Read more...]