Jonathan is 20 years old, has autism, and is currently receiving government benefits. He is still living at home with his parents, receiving SSI equal to $628 per month, as well as a monthly stipend of $30. His parents want to … [Read more...]

No one wants to face a situation where they have to deal with losing someone they care about. It’s only made worse if debt is involved. What happens to debt after you die depends on who has signed for it, as well as the laws in … [Read more...]

Guest Blog Post by Jennifer FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C Attorneys, because of the doctrine of attorney-client privilege, are generally forbidden from reporting any private or confidential information about a client, including … [Read more...]

What happens when you notice changes in your loved one’s cognitive abilities and you want to suggest a memory screening, but are met with resistance?  When a loved one’s faltering memory causes problems finding words, a … [Read more...]

Research findings suggest that men and women older than 65 who learn to use Facebook could see a boost in cognitive function. Currently, one in three online seniors use a social networking site like Facebook, according to the Pew … [Read more...]

With Americans living longer and baby boomers hitting retirement age, the demand for long-term care is expected to surge. Long-term care (LTC) insurance is one way to pay for long-term care. But according to a recent three-part … [Read more...]

Eric’s mother Joan died after being moved out of an assisted living facility, where she sustained life-threatening wounds. Cheryl’s husband, George — who suffered from dementia — died after he was left unsupervised and drank … [Read more...]

Medicare provides access to health care for millions of seniors and those with disabilities. Nearly 50 million Americans—15 percent of the nation’s population and growing—depend on Medicare for health security.New information … [Read more...]

Family caregivers and home health care professionals (collectively referred to in this article as “caregivers”) provide in-home care for family members or others who are chronically ill, disabled or elderly. Their goal is to help … [Read more...]