…trace their ancestry, but to trace their chances of developing certain diseases. Genetic testing is performed both through medical facilities and home testing services. Many people took advantage of the…
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Can You Get Social Security Benefits if You Never Worked?
…to retire. Of course, waiting is not always advantageous, especially if one of you has serious health concerns and is worried about possibly dying prematurely. Interested in learning more about…
Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research from the Past Year
…Hopefully, we can report even more promising news next year! For now, be sure to take advantage of your annual preventative doctor’s visits and continue to maintain your cardiac health….
Family Feuding Over the Power of Attorney Decision
…Realize that caring for an aging parent should always be a team effort, regardless of who holds an empowering legal document; Work together, assuming new roles that take advantage of…
Take my Guns and my Home, but NOT MY CAR KEYS
…senior centers or religious and community service organizations Take advantage of free or low-cost ride programs for seniors · Approach the Subject Respectfully: When you have the conversation about giving…
Three Ways to Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Begin
…for research. Once people with Alzheimer’s find out that they have the disease, they can take advantage of the benefits to early diagnosis, even though no treatment or cure currently…
Often Overlooked Tax Breaks for Seniors
…a shock to realize how little money we actually have stored away for our golden years. And, with the possibility of not being able to take advantage of medical deductions,…
How is the Virginia ABLE Act Affected by the Tax Overhaul?
…in legislation known as the ABLE to Work Act. Savers’ Tax Credit: Individuals saving in an ABLE program may be able to take advantage of the Savers’ Credit for contributions…
Local College Students Invent New Gadget to Diagnose Alzheimer’s
…Alzheimer’s in the future. Once people with Alzheimer’s find out that they have the disease, they can take advantage of the benefits to early diagnosis, even though no treatment or…
Scams Targeting Veterans and What to Do
…following Veteran-tailored scams: The benefits buyout offer. Scammers take advantage of Veterans in need by offering a quick upfront buyout, usually at a fraction of the value, of future disability…
Update Your Estate Planning Documents Now!
…to make sure you’re coming up with a plan to get the most important tax advantages. This article provides reasons why you should get your estate plan updated in light…
What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.?
…people who take advantage of the publicity required by the probate process. 3. Probate takes time. Probate laws in each state mandate a minimum time after your death during which…
How to Stay Safe on Facebook
…on Facebook and take advantage of the many features and benefits it offers and the connections it provides. Upgrades Made by Facebook To clarify some of the changes, let’s look…
The Ecosystem of Family Caregiving
…Learn how to learn from and act upon your CareMap. Learn Digital CareMaps There are five videos, totaling 30 mins. Comparing Hand-drawn and Digital CareMaps (2 min) Discover the advantages…
When Caregiver Stress Becomes Extreme
…pursuing activities that bring you pleasure. Take advantage of regular respite care from professionals, family, and friends to give you much needed breaks. • Accept that circumstances change quickly. Periodically…
Social Security is 83! How to Get the Most Out of the Program
…questions about the program. I was wondering what the advantages are of taking the benefits earlier rather than later, or vice versa. Will I even qualify for Social Security benefits…
Imagine Paying College Tuition for the Rest of Your Life . . .
…Accounts and How do they Work? An ABLE account is a tax-advantaged savings account for disabled individuals, created by law in 2014 as part of the Achieving a Better Life…
One Vital Step This Doctor Wishes Everyone Would Take
…conversation is saved for a Medicare wellness visit with an outpatient doctor at the age of 65. But this is a talk everyone should have, not only at the magic…
When Dad Does Not Want a Feeding Tube
…residents are tube-fed. In parts of the South, the rate can run up to 10 times higher. Higher Medicare reimbursement for tube-fed patients (and the labor costs of hand feeding)…
Should Nursing Homes Reopen to Visitors?
…reopening in stages. Do you know the latest on this in our area? Thanks for your help! A. Since March 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has…
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