…and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, 85 percent of caregivers experienced at least one symptom of poor mental health, while 50 percent…
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Consumer Protection Week: Record Losses of $10 Billion Due to Scams Were Reported to the FTC Last Year!
…problem with a delivery. Tips for Avoiding Scams When it comes to avoiding scams, prevention is truly the best medicine. These are some tips from the FTC to help you…
Prescribing Art: Can Art Be Used to Treat Conditions Affecting Seniors?
…low-risk. WHO/Europe is exploring the potential of arts as complementary to the prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The biggest health threat in the WHO European Region are cardiovascular…
One-Stop Resource for Medicare Offerings
…help ensure that medical concerns are caught early and taken care of. Put Your Health First discusses prevention and making time for physical activity, healthy eating, relaxation, and sleep. Adult,…
Social Security Administration Issues Final Rule to Simplify Disability Evaluation Process
…and services if they are eligible. What Is Social Security Disability Insurance, and How Do You Qualify? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as…
How Do You Plan for the Financial Future of a Loved One with a Disability
…Prevention. A study by Fidelity found that more than half of caregivers of loved ones with disabilities had little time to prepare before assuming responsibility. Yet about one-third of those…
Can Caring for a Loved One Be Harmful?
…The study used data from more than 24,000 people who participated in an annual phone survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Participants reported that they…
Yikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2024
…Are Increasing Even as New Stroke Prevention Guidelines Are Released. Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability. They result in…
Virginia Department of Veterans Services Releases New Online Resource to Support Veterans and Military Families
…nationwide include: Suicide Prevention Resources Veterans Crisis 24/7 Hotline Veterans Crisis 24/7 Online Chat Veterans Crisis 24/7 Texting Chat Veterans Self-Check Quiz Suicide and Crisis Hotline (988) Wounded Warrior Project…
Wine, Women, and Dementia Offers a Window into the Lives of Dementia Caregivers
…and preventions. Caring for Spouse with Dementia. This is a growing and helpful resource for those who are caregiving and also coming to terms with their spouse’s condition. Caregiver Support…
Long-Term Care Planning Attorney
…guidance for long-term care planning. Integrated Elder Law Experience: Planning combines care coordination, asset protection, and legal authority. Proactive, Crisis-Prevention Focus: Strategies are designed to anticipate needs rather than react…
Could Flickering Lights and Sound Slow Alzheimer’s Disease?
…reliable cure or prevention, thoughtful planning remains essential for protecting both families and their financial security. Get in Touch or Schedule Your Consultation Don’t wait for a crisis. Educate yourself,…
Increased Life Expectancy Is Driving a Surge in Long-Term Care Needs
…long-term care. According to the the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s official data, life expectancy at birth rose to 78.4 years in 2023, and a person who reaches…
What Are the Key Benefits of Estate Planning for Seniors in Virginia?
…or that every beneficiary will cooperate. Good planning often requires building in dispute prevention, fiduciary succession, accounting duties, trust protections, and clear instructions. 8. Look for Clear Explanations, Not Legal…
How to Choose the Right Virginia Estate Planning Attorney
…about family dynamics. The attorney should not assume that every family is harmonious or that every beneficiary will cooperate. Good planning builds in dispute prevention, fiduciary succession, accounting duties, trust…
Fairfax, Virginia Elder Law Attorney
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Health Reform: Changes in Store for the Elderly
…up to $2,830 a year (in 2010), and then stops until the beneficiary’s out-of-pocket spending reaches $4,550 in the year, when coverage begins again. Many seniors fall into this “doughnut…
Stay Safe on Thanksgiving Day: “4 Critical Thanksgiving Safety Tips”
…help out, and only give them manageable tasks. When it comes to the decor, that beautiful centerpiece of candles and fall foliage is a delight to look at but a…
Part 1: Celebrities with Alzheimer’s Disease- Ronald Reagan
…her husband’s 1989 fall hastened the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, although acute brain injury has not been conclusively proven to accelerate Alzheimer’s or dementia. Reagan’s one-time physician Dr. Daniel Ruge…
Older People Who Play Video Games Enjoy Sharper Brain Function
…in adults with depression”. Preventing falls: Researchers at The University of Aberdeen, Scotland and the UK’s National Health Service conducted a four-month study that tracked changes in people over the…
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