New troubling data regarding middle-income baby boomer retirement care preparedness is revealed by The Blackstone Group, an independent research firm, on behalf of Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement. According to the survey above, the bleak financial reality of…
The phrase is Latin and it is “per stirpes,” often mistaken for “per stripes”, like a zebra. Some bits of property law are extremely ancient in origin and this is one of them. Most people want their property to…
It might be hard to imagine that the little child who once needed you for everything becomes an adult overnight when they turn 18. Now your child is free to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make medical and…
As Americans get older, living options can become a concern. Available options are tied to the resources a senior has to cover living costs, and vary widely in cost, assistance, and care provided. In addition to budget considerations, seniors must…
When a caregiver needs a break, respite care is a good substitute. If possible, these breaks should be scheduled regularly, giving the caregiver time to rest. It can be for a short period like a day or a few hours…
Scammers frequently target government insurance like Medicare by stealing newly issued medical ID cards and then stealing identities.
Solo aging is a senior who has no children and no younger (or healthier) family members to assist them as they age.
In a perfect world, your soon-to-be-ex will help you pay your healthcare premiums for a while after your divorce, so you’ll still be covered. If that’s not included in the settlement, though, you’ll be out of luck, because the company…
Even in the best of circumstances, adults living in senior communities and long-term care facilities fight loneliness and isolation, which is linked to anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, and other ailments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and…
Anyone can become either temporarily or permanently disabled. Some projections are estimating that Americans in their 20s today have an approximate 30 percent chance of experiencing a disability profound enough to cause them to miss three or more months of…