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...

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...

There are many negative myths about seniors and aging that exist in our society today. While some myths hold some truth to them, there...

The basic Medicaid Rule for nursing home residents is that they must all of their income, minus certain deductions, for their care. These...

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...

Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...

Personal Guardian for Minor Children One very important decision for you to make when creating a plan is to decide who would be the...

However unlikely, it is always a good idea to be properly prepared for any emergency, such as an emergency room trip. In the event of a...

The CMS is taking steps to make it easier to sort through Medicare coverage options, after a report said its current search options were...

When someone gets ready to move into an assisted living facility there will inevitably be a lot of paperwork involved.  Much of that...

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...

How can you ensure that your child will remain well cared for and secure once others assume the role of guardian or caregiver? While...

The parent-child relationship is pretty well defined. Children generally don’t advise their parents. It’s the other way around. However,...

Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in...

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...

IRAs are one the trickiest assets for estate planning attorneys to handle for many reasons. First, they often are overlooked in the...

When an individual applies for Medicaid assistance in a nursing home, one of the first questions that is asked of them has to do with...

If you are a caregiver looking for financial assistance, there are several programs that may be able to help you. While you will still...

No one wants to become the victim of a crime. No matter what your age is, there are steps that you can take to help protect your home and...

My father’s hospice experience was brief. Less than four days passed between the afternoon he entered the facility and the morning he...