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 damage insurance, and many of us have taken some steps toward funding for our retirement. […]
The “Power” of Peace of Mind
Incapacity Planning is perhaps the most fundamental type of estate planning and yet it is also the most important. Life is unpredictable; even someone in perfect health can become incapacitated from an accident or unforeseen medical condition. If the unthinkable should happen, who would be in charge of making the most important decisions related to […]
“Extra Help” Benefit for Seniors with High Prescription Expenses
When no generic version of a drug exists yet, the costs are even higher. The good news is that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a program called “Extra Help” for some Medicare beneficiaries.
Potassium Concerns in the Elderly
Having sufficient nutrients in the body is a general goal for everyone. It doesn’t necessarily take great effort to achieve this goal. If you simply follow a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, you should be healthy. However, taking medication, genetics, and age can cause you to become vitamin or mineral deficient. Potassium is one […]
Massage Therapy for Senior Citizens
Massage therapy can offer senior citizens a number of benefits that will greatly improve their sense of health and wellbeing. As the population continues to age, it is important to consider ways that we can work to improve the lives of those affected by the passing of time. A number of studies have shown that […]
Making the Nursing Home Choice
While placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, there may come a time when it is the right one. It will help if you do your homework and trust your instincts. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the nation’s nursing homes provide care to over 1.5 million […]
Caring For Mom And Dad As They Grow Older: What Baby Boomers Need To Know About Geriatric Health Care
I often get letters, like the two below, from Baby Boomers who are caring for aging parents and trying to find health care that meets the unique needs of older people. Finding the right kind of care can seem daunting, but a little information and some key resources can help tremendously. Q: My 81-year-old mother […]
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 thing to have all that fat after all! So does this mean that I […]
Online Estate Planning: Is It Enough?
Trust lawyers are well aware of the variety of online estate planning tools available to those in Virginia and beyond, such as Quicken WillMaker, LegalZoom and Rocket Lawyer. The variety of products available can create a false sense of security, however, when an individual believes he or she has made adequate plans for the estate. […]
Estate Planning for Single Adults
When we typically think of estate planning, we see grandma and grandpa putting together a will and possibly setting up some trusts for the following generations. It’s all about providing for our offspring, right? Not necessarily. Even if you are single and/or have no children, a Virginia wills and estates lawyer should still be in […]
Report: Quality of American Nursing Homes Improving
In-Home Care, Assisted Living, and Aging-in-Place are three excellent options for those seeking to delay or avoid a nursing home stay. But even with recent advances in technology, nursing home care is still a reality for millions of Americans, and the number of young nursing home patients under 65 is on the rise. The […]
Pediatricians urged to use autism checklist
The National Institutes of Health has developed a 24-item checklist for autism that can be used for babies as young as one year old. The checklist can be completed by parents in a few minutes while waiting in a pediatrician’s office. It asks simple questions such as whether a baby smiles and shows joy at […]
Two Lessons from Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
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 cancer this year, slightly less than half the number who will die from breast cancer (about 39,000). The prevalence of all […]
Boomers: Complex Strategies Save Hundreds of Thousands in Long-Term Care Costs
If you know or suspect you are at a high risk for developing cancer – or if you are one of the brave individuals or families already battling the disease – I cannot stress enough how critical it is for you implement a proper Asset Protection Plan as soon as you can. Even for those […]
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. Not the children. An inheritance is nice – and usually a much larger inheritance is a […]
Natural Disasters Prompt Proper Planning
Where were you, when the “Big One” hit? Well, that’s one way to “shake up” your week! For us East Coasters, Tuesday’s earthquake was certainly an unexpected surprise, and a “big one” for our area. We were all fortunate to have avoided any serious damage or injuries, although we did witness some minor structural damage […]
6 tips that can help delay or prevent cataracts
The world’s leading cause of blindness, cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes clouded. In most cases, lens fibers clump together due to age-related deterioration. Cataracts, however, can develop in younger individuals due to eye injuries, eye diseases or inflammation. Here are six tips that can help delay or prevent cataracts from causes […]
Pain should never be considered a “normal” part of the aging process
Pain should never be considered a “normal” part of the aging process. It is a symptom, and can be a sign of a serious problem and should never be left untreated or under-treated. In both cases, the pain can lead to depression, fear, anxiety, and even suicide. This is especially true for senior citizens. […]
Profanity, Yoga, and Robots: Fighting Pain
3 Surprising Pain Remedies:“Profanity, Yoga, and Robots” That felt better. No, I’m not kidding. #3 Profanity:“Scientists from Keele University found that letting . . . foul language can have a powerful painkilling effect, especially for people who do not normally use expletive[s],” reported the Telegraph. Researchers then proceeded to explain the science behind this […]
Quick and Easy Steps to Monitor Medications
Pills, pills, and more pills. Senior citizens take an average of 6 to 8 prescription medications, herbal supplements, and over-the-counter drugs per day. For some people, it can be an overwhelming responsibility to manage. To compound the problem, many elders avoid going back to their physicians to have their medication dosages monitored, evaluated, and changed […]
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