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 … [Read more...]

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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 … [Read more...]

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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 … [Read more...]

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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 … [Read more...]

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How Could Someone Qualify for the Maximum Social Security Benefit?

Dear Hayek,In doing some research, I saw that the maximum Social Security amount, with the 2.5 percent cost of living increase in 2025, is $5,108 a month. What would someone need to do to qualify for this amount?Thanks for … [Read more...]

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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 … [Read more...]

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$1.3 Billion is Being Spent for Medicare Advantage Health Plans that Provide No Care to Veterans

This week, we observed Veterans’ Day, honoring Veterans for their incredible strength, resilience, and commitment to our country. As we are also in the midst of Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7), now is an … [Read more...]

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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 … [Read more...]

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What Can You Learn from 3,000 Years of Collective Life Experience?

Emmy Cleaves, 86, is a yoga teacher who discovered Bikram Yoga after suffering a brain hemorrhage at age 35. Emmy continues to teach at a studio, inspiring students of all ages to heal their bodies and improve their lives with … [Read more...]

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Critter Corner: Long-Term Care Planning Month — Can the Terms “Long-Term Care” and “Nursing Home Care” Be Used Synonymously?

Dear Oakley,I read somewhere that October is Long-Term Care (LTC) planning month. I heard that 70% of seniors will need long-term care in their lifetimes. I’m a little confused though. Is “long-term care” another way of saying … [Read more...]

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