Estate Planning can help address Nursing Homes Costs
The cost of nursing homes and adult care grew by 2.4% in July, the biggest increase in any month since 1997.
October 26, 2023
Singles Need Estate Planning for Incapacity
You’re single, and you don’t have an estate plan or even a will. Perhaps you think you don’t need either because you’re not wealthy and don’t have children.
May 15, 2023
Planning for Long-Term Care with Irrevocable Trusts
With the possibility of needing long-term care in the future, many people are interested in proactive planning.
April 17, 2023
Asset Protection Trusts can address Long Term Care
The idea of asset protection for the purposes of protecting against long-term care costs is becoming both more sought-after and more necessary.
April 5, 2023
Planning for Long Term Care Is Important
What types of decisions have you and your loved ones made, or avoided making, about planning for the years ahead?
September 15, 2022
Spotting early Dementia Symptoms is Critical
Certain habits can signal cognitive impairment.
September 1, 2022
Identifying the Early Signs of Dementia
Here are some common medical problems that can be mistaken for dementia.
June 8, 2022
Avoid Family Disagreements over Caregiving
Family members of all kinds have fought over money matters since time immemorial, but it may be worse for cash-strapped caregiving families. The costs of caregiving activities, including hiring aides, buying supplie, and covering medical and pharmacy copays, negatively affect family caregivers’ pocketbooks and morale.
June 2, 2022
Advance Care Planning a Benefit to Seniors
New research, published in JAMA Network Open shows that using a comprehensive approach to engage patients in Advance Care Planning (ACP) during the COVID-19 pandemic effectively improves the opportunity for ACP discussions and documentation as well as equitable healthcare delivery.
March 23, 2022
Costs of Long-Term Care can be Challenging
The costs of long-term care for older adults can be significant. Federal Medicare health insurance benefits do not cover most of these costs. Most people who incur costs for long-term care cover them with a combination of personal savings, long-term care insurance and Medicaid, among other sources.
December 30, 2021