…Many Americans believe certain things about long-term care that just aren’t true, and should be clarified. In a recent article in The Washington Post, writer Howard Gleckman discusses the coronavirus…
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Money- Saving Medicare Tips for 2021
…Coronavirus vaccines, once they become available. Getting ahead of medical issues could save you a lot of money down the line while ensuring you stay as healthy as possible. Hope…
Futuristic Post-Pandemic Changes Coming to Senior Living?
…furniture, accessories, countertops, cabinets, handrails and doors more resistant to pathogens like the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Sleeping quarters for staff to stay overnight: New communities may also be…
Will Your Stimulus Check Affect Medicaid Eligibility?
…distribution started after the government passed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help those facing financial setbacks amid the pandemic. The CARES Act provided…
Extra Financial Assistance for Caregivers at This Time
…2020, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law, providing almost a billion dollars in grants to help older Americans and their family caregivers during…
“Grandkids on Demand” Help with Loneliness
…Before the coronavirus pandemic, the two spent multiple hours together each week — running errands, going to dialysis appointments, or just watching movies. Today, their relationship is restricted to phone…
The Top 19 Weird Will Requests
…of these people, that includes thinking about estate planning. We’ve written many posts about coronavirus and the need for incapacity planning, estate planning, nursing home planning, all of which can…
Can a Rare Brain Change What We Know About Early-Onset Alzheimer’s?
…herself, and had no trouble recalling words including “neuroscience” and “coronavirus.” Findings Are Still Being Evaluated Since Aliria died last month, scientists haven’t offered a hypothesis about this brain or…
How Well Did Eddie Van Halen, Kobe Bryant, and Alex Trebek Plan for Their Loved Ones?
…better things. Besides the coronavirus pandemic, one of the reasons this year has been so difficult is the many people we have lost, including some who were famous and even…
When Dad Does Not Want a Feeding Tube
Dear Hayek, My father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s nearly ten years ago. His worsening condition and the coronavirus pandemic have prompted him to get his incapacity planning, estate planning, and…
Why Retirement Planning Is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 3 of a 3-part Series)
…his home. Now, similar to most Americans, he’s stuck at home because of the coronavirus pandemic and still two years away from eligibility for Social Security, although he was hoping…
2021 Key Elder Law Dollar Amounts
…spending resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the health care costs to treat the coronavirus, the federal government also has been paying doctors and other Part B providers…
What’s Your “Master Plan” As You Get Older?
…socially isolated, as is the case now during the coronavirus pandemic. Loneliness and isolation can be connected to serious health concerns such as anxiety, depression, obesity, and heart conditions. One…
Early-Onset Dementia is Surging, Recent Study Finds
…a lot since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. What I am concerned about though is the stack of bills I found that she has forgotten to pay. One more…
Navigating the New Social Norms After Getting Vaccinated
…transportation hubs such as airports and stations. The CDC website has a helpful graphic of recommendations of things you should or should not do (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/participate-in-activities.html) if you are vaccinated or…
How Docubank is Protecting Our Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dear Magic, I read Mr. Farr’s recent article about the importance of estate planning and incapacity planning during the Coronavirus pandemic. I’m convinced that it’s certainly wise to do my…
Part 2: What’s Next for Senior Tech? — Tools that are Transforming the Care and Well-being of Seniors
…peace of mind and a better chance for help in an emergency. Learn more about several types of Medical Alert Systems here. Building Social Connections The coronavirus pandemic also highlighted…
President Biden Signed the American Rescue Plan Act … What It Means for You!
…Act is a follow-up to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), which became law in late March 2020, and that part of the Consolidated Appropriations…
What Do Different Generations Care Most About in Their Estate Planning?
Q. My daughter, Abby, is 30 and newly married. Similar to many of her friends, Abby and her husband decided to do their estate planning because the coronavirus got them…
If You Needed a Ventilator, Would You Really Want One?
Q. My niece, Rebecca, was hospitalized with coronavirus last month and was placed on a ventilator. When her temperature was quite high and her oxygen levels were low and she…