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…
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%),…
In 2050, there will be 458 million Americans, including 92.1 million over 65, according to the US Census Bureau. If these projections are accurate, seniors will constitute slightly over 20 percent of the population. By the year 2030, all of…
Elder law deals with legal issues affecting older or disabled people. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement,…
As a result of the passage of the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act on August 10, 2022, US veterans’ health care and benefits will be expanded in the most significant…
An annuity is a financial product that pays a fixed amount of money every year throughout the life of the annuitant. Most annuities are deferred, meaning the payout doesn’t occur until a later date. However, you can receive immediate payouts…