On May 11, 2023, the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE) was formally ended by the federal government. The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in…
An estate plan involves distributing property and money after a loved one dies. Though many people are familiar with wills as a means of distributing assets, trusts can be even more effective. A trust is a legal arrangement where a…
America has three major housing issues for seniors: affordability, physical accessibility, and access to medical care and other services. There is a need for creative solutions to housing.
As the baby boomer generation ages alone, fewer and fewer family caregivers are available to assist them. The ratio of caregivers to care recipients has fallen and is projected to continue for the next forty years. According to the Pew…
In 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released the internal rankings of VA nursing homes nationwide as part of its commitment to greater transparency. The 5-star ranking system helps veterans and their families to locate the best facility possible…
Incapacity due to trauma or disease is something nobody wants to think about. People experience this every day, unfortunately. With this knowledge, many people like to prepare in advance for the kind of treatment they want in the event of…
In nursing homes and assisted living facilities for the elderly, it is critical to be vigilant for abuse signs. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports the most common types of abuse include physical (29%), psychological (21%), gross neglect (14%),…
Planning an estate involves creating a number of documents that outline an individual’s wishes. During the process, you can name people to make financial decisions on your behalf when you are unable. You can designate beneficiaries for your assets. You…
You may be able to switch your retirement benefits to disability benefits under certain circumstances. For example, if you become disabled after filing for retirement benefits early, you might be able to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). If…
Transferring assets, cash or property, without receiving anything of equal value is subject to gift tax. The asset has to be of a certain value for the tax to apply; otherwise, it falls under the gift tax exclusion, either annual…