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Often an aging parent will lose their ability to think clearly or make informed decisions about their life. This may occur because of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other severe health or disability conditions. Your parent may or may not have prepared for their Continue reading →

Advances in self-monitoring medical devices, telehealth, and smart homes are allowing many aging Americans to remain at home longer and more safely. You may be a senior looking to stay in your current residence rather than move to a nursing home. Or perhaps you have an aging parent Continue reading →

As we approach retirement age, understanding Medicare becomes increasingly important. Though Medicare provides comprehensive coverage for many medical services, there are often questions regarding coverage for alternative therapies, such as chiropractic care and acupuncture. This Continue reading →

Older adults lose an estimated $20 billion each year from financial abuse by family, friends, and caregivers. In many cases, the perpetrators of elder financial abuse are not strangers but trusted individuals, often family members. When victims discover exploitation, they can face Continue reading →

Millions of seniors nationwide are among those who rely on the financial support they receive each month via their Social Security benefits checks.

However, many say that these payouts have failed to keep up with inflation and the escalating prices of basic goods and services over Continue reading →

Today, 58 million adults in the United States are 65 and older. Seniors make up more than 17 percent of the American population. The U.S. Census Bureau expects this number to reach 83.7 million by 2050.

Meanwhile, one in every seven older adults will at some point need to rely on Continue reading →

If you are a homeowner who is falling behind on your real estate taxes, you may end up facing foreclosure on your property. Because your property taxes hinge on the value of your property, you may find your taxes rising beyond what you can afford. Before your situation becomes more Continue reading →

Amid recent reports from such prominent news outlets as The New York Times and Associated Press about the negative impact of Medicaid estate recovery on families, the idea of ending this practice altogether has resurfaced.

What Is Medicaid?

Medicaid is a public assistance program Continue reading →

You may not foresee ever needing assistance with your day-to-day life. However, research shows that seven in 10 adults aged 65 and older will require long-term care at some point in their later years. Meanwhile, the U.S. population continues to age rapidly. Americans aged 65 or older Continue reading →

If you need a medical procedure, you may have to hold off on treatment until you have received approval from your health insurance plan.

In many cases, Medicare Advantage and other plans have been denying their patients certain services despite doctors’ orders. (In one survey, medical Continue reading →