For seniors with Alzheimer's and other memory-altering diseases, the desire to accomplish things doesn't vanish. Being able to engage in meaningful activities can go a long way to lifting the spirits of someone with Alzheimer’s, … [Read more...]
Deciding How to Distribute Your Estate
Bill, Glenda, and Theresa are siblings. Glenda runs the family business and is married to a doctor. They have chosen not to have children. Bill is a teacher and his wife Sheila is a stay-at-home mom and they have two children. … [Read more...]
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Older Americans’ Month
Older Americans are being challenged to “Unleash The Power Of Age” over the next month as the nation marks the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month this May. Older Americans Month was first established by President John F. … [Read more...]
Legal Planning for Same-Sex Couples with an Adopted Child
Adopting a child is a blessing that changes everything for any family involved, though it is often a complicated process. It can become even more complicated for same-sex couples, and can be fraught with financial and legal risks. … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert: Legal and Ethical Question Regarding Refusal of CPR
Q: My parents are in an independent living home in Virginia. I recently read a story about a nurse who refused to give CPR to a dying woman at a California independent living home. Was she legally right to refuse giving CPR and … [Read more...]
Can You Retire On Social Security Alone?
While it's generally a good idea to supplement your Social Security income with a traditional pension or personal savings, millions of people count on Social Security as their primary source of retirement income. According to … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Treatment: Non-Drug Therapies That Can Help
There are treatments available now that most families coping with Alzheimer's or other dementia never hear about that can significantly improve their quality of life. Called non-pharmacologic therapies (NPTs), these treatments do … [Read more...]
Remodel or Relocate?
When Steve and Joanna bought their family home thirty-five years ago, their plan was to live there all through their retirement years. Joanna recently broke her hip. Now with her return from the hospital in a wheelchair, Steve is … [Read more...]
Nursing Homes May Face Readmission Penalties Similar to Hospitals
According to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, nearly 14% of individuals on Medicare that are discharged from a hospital to a skilled nursing setting are readmitted to the hospital for conditions that could potentially … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert- Why is Autism So Common Now?
Q. My ten year old son, Cole, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when he was six. He is in a class of 20 children and there are two other boys and a girl who also have an ASD, all ranging in severity. These … [Read more...]
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