Q. My father, Steve, is a retired Marine who is recently widowed. My mother used to provide care for him full-time until she passed away suddenly. My brothers and sister live far away, and my father needs assistance now. He has … [Read more...]
Print This PageTop 15 Articles of 2015
December 30, 2015 by
From the 50th birthday of Medicaid and Medicare and the 80th birthday of Social Security to the once-a-decade White House Conference on Aging, we covered a lot of ground in 2015. It was a year that included a new act being passed … [Read more...]
Print This PageVeterans DON’T Delay (3-Year Look-Back is Imminent)
October 21, 2015 by
Photo from discoveryvillages.com.The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helps veterans and their families by providing supplemental tax-free income through the VA Special Pension with the Aid and Attendance benefit. The Aid … [Read more...]
Print This PageLending a Paw for Veterans
September 23, 2015 by
Robert Soliz, a 31-year-old former Army Specialist, participates in Paws for Purple Hearts. (Joseph Matthews, Veterans Affairs Photo)After being married for just six weeks, Mark, a U.S.Army veteran who was stationed in Iraq, … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: VA to Offer One-Stop Website for Veteran’s Benefits
May 15, 2015 by
Q. My father, Joe, is a Vietnam veteran. He gets frustrated and confused when he tries to navigate all the veteran's benefits websites and figure out what he may be eligible for. Even the VA Website doesn't have everything he … [Read more...]
Print This PageVA Proposes Major Changes to Aid and Attendance Program
February 5, 2015 by
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing significant changes to needs-based benefit programs, including an asset limit, a look-back period, asset transfer penalties, and deductible medical expenses, as … [Read more...]
Print This PageVeterans: Don’t Miss Out On Benefits
January 16, 2015 by
Q. My 72-year old father, Phil, served during the Vietnam War, and suffers from Parkinson's Disease and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). My mother, Ruth, is his caregiver. They live on Social Security checks and his pension. … [Read more...]
Print This Page“Ice Buckets” for Veterans
August 26, 2014 by
Veterans Twice as Likely to get ALSJoseph, a military veteran, noticed that he was experiencing tingling and numbness in his limbs. It didn’t take long before it progressed to difficulty walking, poor hand … [Read more...]
Print This PageHelping Seniors and Veterans from Going Hungry
August 19, 2014 by
After working for decades and raising four children without government assistance, Carol found herself asking for help feeding herself and her husband, Richard. Faced with health problems that prevent them from working, Carol and … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Sponsoring a Phone Bank on Veterans Issues can Make Your Business Boom
February 17, 2012 by
Working with both veterans and seniors each and every day, we know that the veterans aid and attendance benefit is often overlooked. Elder law attorneys can help veterans understand the intersection between this pension benefit … [Read more...]
Print This Page
