A smart home can extend the lifespan of seniors who are financially stable and choose to age in place. Family caregivers are freer to move about their daily lives knowing they can check remotely on their loved one and that…
Envision Jane, an elderly woman whose health had deteriorated to the point she decided she needed to move into an assisted living facility. Jane’s arthritis had worsened to the point where she couldn’t dress, she struggled to get in and…
Our retirement dreams are filled with leisure and relaxation, but for many older Americans, financial problems are destroying their retirement hopes. One article addressed some of the seniors’ biggest financial challenges and what they can do to fight back. What…
In spite of the popularity of aging in place, many of us face the issue of what to do when we notice an elderly relative is having trouble living safely at home. Troublesome signs like a dirty home in poor…
The United States Congress is in the process of passing a broad bill expanding health care and benefits for US service members exposed to burn pits overseas, despite some details needing finalization. While serving in certain operations, Veterans’ exposure to…
If you are unable to work due to a serious health condition, there is a good chance you can qualify for free health insurance and monthly benefits from the United States government. About twenty million disabled Americans currently receive assistance…
COVID-19 has brought renewed importance to advance care planning and directives. Responses to vaccinations and understanding their efficacy, reinfection potential, and long-haul symptoms resulting from COVID-19 continue to baffle our scientific understanding. It appears the coronavirus will continue to challenge…
Recently, your parent had a stroke and is returning home after spending several weeks in the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation. The care providers assure you that your parent will be fine returning home, but you still worry. How can you…
For Veterans preparing for retirement, there are a wide variety of benefits programs that provide financial support and health care. Programs include but are not limited to: Veterans’ Health Care and Veterans’ Pensions Survivor’s Death Pension Housebound Pension Aid and…
Structure-wise, a limited liability company (LLC) lies between a partnership and a corporation. Most small business owners are aware this hybrid legal entity is beneficial for financial management, yet an LLC is also a powerful estate planning tool for much…