Thank you so much for continuing to follow and read our blog! We are excited to announce that our blog has been selected to compete in The Expert Institute’s Best Legal Blog Competition! From a field of hundreds of potential … [Read more...]
Veterans Benefits for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Q. I read that Veterans who experienced brain trauma in the course of their service are at a 60% higher risk for developing dementia, while those who have experienced PTSD are twice as likely. My father is a Vietnam Veteran who … [Read more...]
Will You be a Financial Burden to Your Adult Children?
Lois has a long history of money mismanagement, but she’s gotten much better about saving money as she’s gotten older. When her mother died, Lois inherited a modest sum, and was quite disciplined with the money. She didn’t buy the … [Read more...]
Yikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2018
Believe it or not, in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Planning, there are some news stories that sound more like the scary plots of horror movies than real life. The topics can be so horrifying that suddenly, you … [Read more...]
The 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s
Q. I recently heard that Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female Supreme Court Justice, announced that she has Alzheimer's disease. Her son explained how she overcame so many obstacles in her life that she was convinced that she … [Read more...]
What Older Voters are Focusing on in the Midterm Elections
Q. I've been voting since I was able to do so, which is more decades ago than I'd like to mention. After all, voting is a responsibility! I know that seniors like me care about a broad range of issues, not just those commonly … [Read more...]
Things You May Not Know About Long-term Care
With nearly 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day from now until 2030, long-term care is a top concern of current and soon-to-be retirees, or at least it should … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: How to Avoid Being a Victim of a Social Security Scam
Dear Ribbit, I heard that there has been an upsurge in Social Security scams lately. What are they about and how can I avoid them? Thanks! Lee Vameealone --- Dear Lee, You are correct. The Social Security … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment
Last year, Marie turned 65 and she retired from work. Since then, she’s felt alive and free. She now enjoys traveling, taking classes, and checking items off her bucket list, including ziplining. One thing has been on her mind, … [Read more...]
Is Suicide a “Rational” Option for Seniors?
Robert Shoots was a retired house painter who was happily remarried and enjoyed good health. He went fishing and played golf often, showing no signs of depression or other mental illness. Yet, Shoots took his own life, and he … [Read more...]
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