The prevalence of dementia continues to rise worldwide, with someone being diagnosed with the disease every three seconds. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including… Read more »
Category: Elder Law
You Should Keep These Six Things in Mind Before You Retire
Considering your financial well-being before retiring or leaving your full-time employment is imperative before making such a decision. The transition to your next phase of life, whether full or semi-retirement, adventure-seeking, or family driven, requires thoughtful planning to avoid needless… Read more »
These Ten Tips Can Help Seniors Prevent Falls
A CDC report details that one out of every five falls among seniors results in a serious injury like a broken bone or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday… Read more »
Plan Ahead When It Comes to Inheritances and Medicaid
Medicaid and inheritances are tricky areas to navigate, and mistakes can cost you a lot of money. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully… Read more »
Elder Law and Estate Planning: How They Differ
Estate planning and elder law differ from each other when it comes to planning for your future financial affairs and health care needs. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are… Read more »
Tips for Selecting a Continuing Care Retirement Community
Across the country, continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) are gaining popularity. Sometimes referred to as life plan communities, the goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to live in the same community, though… Read more »
Discover What Government Programs Are Available to Seniors
The current inflationary pressures are resulting in financial insecurity for many senior citizens in the US. Aside from cutting back on unnecessary expenses, many retirees or near retirement individuals should look to existing government programs to possibly qualify to receive… Read more »
The Decision of Whether or Not to Continue Working After Retirement
Think about a podiatrist or shoe repair service that you visit. It is likely that the business owners or service providers are older than 55. You are witnessing what the statistics show. Older workers dominate some professions. In addition, more… Read more »
Gifts and Medicaid Planning
It is not a good idea for someone who may need Medicaid assistance in the near future to be giving gifts. This can be sad if that person gets joy out of generosity. But gifts in that situation can turn… Read more »
How Does an Elder Law Attorney Help Seniors?
Elder law deals with legal issues affecting older or disabled people. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement,… Read more »