Sometimes Letting Others Care for You Is a Gift Thanksgiving is about gratitude — for family, for love, for connection, and for the people who stand with you through every season of life. But there is a part of gratitude that people often overlook: allowing others the chance to show love through care. Many people […]
New Innovations in Long-Term Care
Welcome to our latest exploration of innovations in long-term care. As we continue to face the challenges of an aging population, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest advancements that can enhance the quality of care and life for you and your loved ones. The EINSTEIN Option Summit Recently, the EINSTEIN Option Summit brought […]
Keep Your Policy, Protect Your Assets — Even After the Genworth Lawsuit
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When the Brain Feels Divine: Seizures, Dementia, and Spiritual Unity
When the Brain Feels Divine: Seizures, Dementia, and the Spiritual Unity Experience Temporal Lobe Seizures, Frontotemporal Dementia, and the Mystery of Spiritual Experience The human brain is capable of extraordinary things. In particular, the temporal lobes — structures nestled on either side of the brain — are deeply involved in memory, emotion, sensory processing, and, […]
Estate Planning Is Like Ice Cream — The Best Plan Is the One That Doesn’t Melt
July 15 is National Ice Cream Day. And yes — even ice cream has something to teach us about estate planning. When President Ronald Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream Month back in 1984, he called ice cream “a nutritious and wholesome food, enjoyed by over 90 percent of the people in the United […]
How Can Blended Families and Second Marriages Get Estate Planning Right?
How Can Blended Families and Second Marriages Get Estate Planning Right? Blended families are more common than ever, but when it comes to estate planning, things can quickly become complicated. If you or your spouse have children from a previous relationship, or if you’re entering a second (or later) marriage, you may be wondering: How […]
How Do Recent State and Federal Laws Impact Our Nation’s Caregivers?
Emily Sagle of Stafford, VA, is a full-time caregiver for her 11-year-old son, William. He’s nonverbal, autistic, and suffers from various medical and genetic conditions that make it difficult for him to attend public school. Due to the amount of assistance William needs each day, Sagle cannot work outside the home. During the pandemic, Sagle’s […]
Top 25 Life Hacks for Seniors with Limited Mobility
“There must be a better way!” For those with limited mobility, this statement likely sounds familiar. While navigating ways to live more comfortably and independently, many turn to medical equipment, which can be helpful but costly. Many of us don’t realize that we may already have hacks to make our lives easier, and in many […]
Americans Risk Losing Life Savings When CCRCs Go Bankrupt
Bob Curtis, 87, and his wife, Sandy, put down over $840,000 to live in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) known as The Harborside, following the sale of their home three years prior. The couple expected to spend the rest of their lives receiving care at the facility. Not only will these plans never come […]
2025 Key Elder Law Numbers
When Walt Disney said, “Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future,” his words referenced how inevitable change is, how quickly it can occur, and how we must continuously look to the future. The meaning behind this quote and the ever-changing world in which we live […]
Wine, Women, and Dementia Offers a Window into the Lives of Dementia Caregivers
“Nobody wants to be a dementia caregiver when they grow up,” says Kitty Norton in her new feature length documentary, Wine, Women, and Dementia, airing now on PBS. Many of us are thrust into the role of dementia caregiver, and similar to many things, there is no road map. The film sheds light on the […]
Yikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2024
Halloween is tomorrow, so this is the perfect time to share this year’s most petrifying articles. From those who had to endure the intrusive, expensive nightmare of probate to a screening tool that can accurately predict risk of dying within the next 6 months, we have uncovered some scary ground. To celebrate Halloween, we’ve ranked […]
What Are the Rules for Taking Money Out of Tax-Deferred Retirement Accounts?
Many of us think of retirement as part of the natural order of things. Not long ago, this meant working until you’re about the age of 65, then living off a pension and Social Security benefits. Now, pensions have become less common, and the prospect of living into your 90s or longer has become more […]
Long-Term Care Planning
Guest Post by Michael Feinberg CLU, ChFC, Director of Insurance for Madison Financial Strategies As the population has continued to age over the last 30-40 years, one major risk to the financial wellbeing of individuals and families in retirement has emerged above all else – the extreme cost and burden of long-term care – specifically […]
Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?
Years of research has found that the most common gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is a risk gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE). Recent research built upon what was already known about APOE, finding that people with two copies of the gene variant APOE4 are almost certain to get Alzheimer’s. This new information could result in […]
Check-in Services to Keep Seniors Who Are Aging in Place Safe
Many of us have loved ones who are aging in place, who may have mobility issues and who are at risk for falls. We may not live nearby, and we may find ourselves staying up at night worrying about what would happen if our loved one had a bad fall or a medical emergency. What […]
What Are the 15 Factors Linked to a Higher Risk of Young-Onset Dementia?
If you’re in your 70s or 80s, and you’ve noticed that you’re experiencing some forgetfulness, it may be reasonable to be concerned about memory loss that may or may not be dementia. But what if you’re in your 60s, 50s, 40s, or 30s … surely those ages would be too young for Alzheimer’s disease or […]
Cognitive Testing Doesn’t Have to Cost Thousands — AARP Offers Free New Option
Many don’t realize that the brain is continuously changing and developing across our life span. This doesn’t just happen when we’re young. Some cognitive functions become weaker with age, while others actually improve. Cognition typically involves thinking, learning, using language, making decisions, reasoning, applying judgment, and more. Sometimes, we notice a seeming decline in these […]
Coping with the “Transfer Trauma” of Moving a Loved One
Rachel, a caregiver for her mother who is in the early to mid-stages of dementia, is on the emotional roller coaster of moving her mom to an assisted living facility. It’s taking quite a toll on her and her mother, because Rachel’s mom has strongly expressed that she would much rather live in her own […]
Our Top 23 Articles of 2023
Happy New Year! As our loyal readers know, we’ve covered a lot of ground in 2023. From incredible technological advances involving artificial intelligence to new diagnostic methods and treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, technology continues to have a major impact on our lives. In addition, inflation continues to play a major role in the confidence […]
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