Dementia and Alzheimer’s require proactive retirement planning. Getting older often involves declining cognitive functioning. For some, this involves a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s. These diagnoses can tend to derail retirement. According to a recent Barron’s article titled “Cognitive Decline Shouldn’t Derail Retirement Planning. Here Are Some Tips to Prepare Your Finances,” this makes proactive […]
Caregivers are not always trustworthy. For aging seniors, caregivers can be incredible blessings. They provide companionship, help with household chores, and assist with daily living. Unfortunately, some caregivers are frauds who perpetrated elder financial abuse. According to a recent Spectrum News 9 article titled “Investigators: Sarasota Woman Stole More Than $1M From 94-Year-Old Client,” Anna […]
Veterans are targets of scams. If you or your loved one has served in the military, you understand the meaning of sacrifice. The freedoms our nation enjoys are protected and preserved because of the brave men and women of our armed forces. Unfortunately, our soldiers face enemies on the home front as well. According to […]
Nursing homes are not all the same. Many aging adults spend some time in a nursing home. The staff and nurses can help you live your life when you can no longer be fully independent. Nursing homes can be quite pleasant. Others can be problematic. According to a recent AARP article titled “Finding a Nursing […]
Scammers are hitting closer to home. Some frauds are perpetrated by friends, relatives, or caretakers. Some simply use those close to you. There is a frightening new fraud being perpetrated by scammers. They leverage your loved ones for money. Yikes! According to a recent AARP article titled “Virtual Kidnapping’ Terrorizes People Across the U.S.,” the […]
Conservators and guardians are not the same. People can lose mental and physical functioning as they age. For some, these losses are extreme. For others, they are slow and subtle. Increasingly, an elderly individual with diminished capacity may require financial and physical support. According to a the guardianship and conservatorship sections on at ElderLawAnswers and […]
Elder abuse reporting is essential to protection. Abuse at any age is a terrible thing. Still, some populations are more vulnerable than others. One such vulnerable population is the elderly among us. As such, elder abuse is an important topic for many state legislatures. According to a recent KY3 article title “Missouri offers new online […]
Long-term care is more costly in certain states. The majority of Americans will require long-term care at some point in their lives. In fact, once you reach age 65 the chances of needing long-term care at some point is 70 percent! It is important to plan for this costly expense. You cannot plan properly without […]
Medicare Advantage appeals are not pleasant. You have Medicare Advantage. You thought you were covered on the medical claim you submitted. Unfortunately, your claim was denied. What can you do? According to a recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid document titled “Medicare Managed Care” and Health and Human Services instructions titled “Level 1 Appeals: Medicare […]
Caregiving is better shared. You have an aging loved one. Perhaps you have several aging loved ones. Getting older involves more health concerns. Should mental or physical capabilities diminish over time, then greater assistance will be required. Perhaps you have a family member with a disability or a chronic illness who is still fairly young. […]
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