Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program available to people 65 or older or who have certain disabilities, regardless of income or assets. Medicaid is a health care program funded jointly by the federal and state governments, and is available to people...
May is National Elder Law Month! This serves as a reminder to educate the public on the legal issues unique to people as they age. Elder Law is a specialized and complex area of law. Elder Law Attorneys assist seniors and their families with planning for the...
Staying physically active provides health benefits for older adults. Moderate exercise can improve health, even for people with diseases that accompany aging. Staying socially active also provides health benefits for older adults. Social seniors have a slower rate of...
A Health Care Directive addresses your medical wishes if you become unable to consciously make your own medical decisions. It ensures that your family members and health care providers are aware of your health care wishes and decisions. A Health Care Directive (also...
An Attorney-in-Fact (AIF) is an agent authorized to act on behalf of another person. It is important to designate an AIF to handle your financial affairs and an AIF to handle your health care decisions in the event that you become incapacitated. Your AIF is designated...
A trust creates a right in property, which is held by a trustee for the benefit of the trust beneficiary. There are many different types of trusts. The trusts most often associated with Estate Planning are a Revocable Living Trust and a Supplemental Needs Trust....
Dementia disproportionally impacts women in two ways: women are more likely than men to provide care to a relative with dementia, and women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. Scientific American recently published Alzheimer's Falls More Heavily on...
Preparing for the loss of a spouse means having conversations that may be difficult. There are a number of things you can do now that will help you avoid financial problems or legal issues later. Get a Handle on the Finances If one spouse currently handles all of the...
According to the Mayo Clinic, "Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions." After you or a loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, it is critical that you take steps regarding your future medical care...
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