For many seniors in the United States, the current inflationary pressures have led to financial insecurity. Aside from cutting back on unnecessary expenses, many retirees or near-retirement individuals should look to existing government programs to possibly qualify to receive assistance…
In the event of an accident or illness, a living will or advanced health care directive specifies how medical professionals should respond. A living will is crucial for all adults because accidents or a sudden onset of severe or terminal…
As a financial product, an annuity pays a fixed amount of money every year, generally throughout the life of the owner of the annuity. Most annuities are deferred, meaning the payout doesn’t occur until a later date. However, you can…
Infectious diseases such as the flu, COVID-19, and others pose a public health risk to nursing homes. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, outlines specific policies and protocols for residential health facilities. These measures outline policies related to…
There has been an increase in the popularity of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) throughout the country. Sometimes referred to as life plan communities, the goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to…
While elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably, there are important differences between the two. While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging…
There are many vulnerable Americans living in nursing homes. When the novel coronavirus did hit, these nursing homes became its ground zero as many residents and workers did not receive testing, and staff found obtaining personal protective equipment a struggle.…
These days, it's so welcome to hear good news about health. Now there are some, for the huge numbers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Researchers have found links…
Plan, don’t wait, for an emergency. That sounds like something your mother might say, right? And how often have you wished that you’d followed mother’s good advice? Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. The family,…
A geriatric care manager is more concerned with the needs of an individual senior than a specific age group, so the term can be misleading. The truth is aging is a complex, highly individualized process, and a geriatric care manager (GCM)…