How Medicare Handles Second Medical Opinions
Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...
The Benefits of Journaling about Your Life as a Senior
Writing down your life’s story can be helpful to both you and your loved ones. There are several benefits to keeping track of your life...
3 Behavioral Problems that Come with Dementia and How to Manage Them
When caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or dementia, behavior can be one of the most difficult parts of the daily journey. It’s...
3 Myths About Aging and the Truths Behind Them
There are many negative myths about seniors and aging that exist in our society today. While some myths hold some truth to them, there...
How Does Medicaid Treat Income
The basic Medicaid Rule for nursing home residents is that they must all of their income, minus certain deductions, for their care. These...
5 Healthy Things Seniors Can Do to Live Longer
While we cannot reverse the aging process, it is possible to make a few changes to your daily routine in order to ensure that you live...
How Medicare Handles Second Medical Opinions
Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...
Caring for Minor Children
Personal Guardian for Minor Children One very important decision for you to make when creating a plan is to decide who would be the...
The Benefits of Journaling About Your Life as a Senior
Writing down your life’s story can be helpful to both you and your loved ones. There are several benefits to keeping track of your life...
The Paperwork of Aging: All About Living Wills, POAs, and Estate Planning
It was her worst nightmare. Karen’s Aunt Marge was in the Emergency Room, and Karen was in the ER waiting room after a midnight phone...
Role Reversal: Discussing Estate Planning with Aging Parents
The parent-child relationship is pretty well defined. Children generally don’t advise their parents. It’s the other way around. However,...
Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in...
Nursing Home Costs Rise Sharply in 2017
Elderlawanswers.com reports that the median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455.00 a year,...
NHC Scott – Raising the Bar on Physical Therapy
In 2016, a couple of events occurred in my life that had significant impacts on me and my family. On July 4th, while I was relaxing at...
3 Ways Seniors Can Conquer Fear of Falling
Fear of falling is a very real thing for many seniors. Many seniors may avoid walking just to keep from having a bad fall and risking...
Basics of Estate Planning Re: IRAs
IRAs are one the trickiest assets for estate planning attorneys to handle for many reasons. First, they often are overlooked in the...
Don’t Wait for Tomorrow: A Lesson Learned in Hospice
My father’s hospice experience was brief. Less than four days passed between the afternoon he entered the facility and the morning he...