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Does At-Home Care Reduce Hospital Admissions?

Aug 14, 2019 | Caregiving, Healthcare Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) projects the number of Americans in need of long-term care (LTC) by 2020 to be roughly 12 million with nearly half those seniors exhibiting some form of dementia. According to Forbes.com, about half of all long-term...

Addressing Some Myths About Long-Term Care

Aug 7, 2019 | Caregiving, Long-Term Care Planning

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning age 65 today will have a 70 percent chance of requiring some long-term care (LTC) service and support during the remainder of their life. In the case of women, the typical LTC need will...

How to Protect Your Child’s Inheritance

Jul 31, 2019 | Adult Children, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills

Estate planning for the future inheritance of your children and grandchildren should include protective measures to keep assets from disappearing or being claimed by a creditor. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection is through a trust. A trust can pass your...

Smart Personal Assistants: Alexa, Bixby, and Siri Oh My!

Jul 23, 2019 | Directive to Physicians, Elder Law

The smart personal assistant revolution is moving forward at a breakneck pace. It took approximately 30 years for the cellular telephone to begin outnumbering people on the planet, but smart personal assistants are projected to outnumber humans in half of that amount...

Driving and Dementia Do Not Mix

Jul 17, 2019 | Caregiving, Elder Law, Healthcare Planning, Uncategorized

Many Americans have to hang up their car keys for good due to dementia. There is an increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in the aging US population and it is forcing the hands of caregivers, family, and physicians to ensure getting...

Critical Issues in the Future of Healthcare

Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized

In June, The Hill hosted a Future of Healthcare Summit to address critical issues in healthcare, from the Medicare for All proposals made by Democratic presidential hopefuls to the opioid crisis. Speakers included policymakers, health officials, and industry leaders,...

Avoid These Mistakes When Planning for a Disabled Family Member

Jul 1, 2019 | Caregiving, Uncategorized

There are 58 million Americans five years of age or older that are identified as special needs making them the largest single minority in this country. The majority of federal and state benefits available to help persons with disabilities are needs based, meaning...

4 Alzheimer’s Factors to Be Aware Of

Jun 24, 2019 | Healthcare Planning, Uncategorized

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s...

The State of Autism in America

Jun 17, 2019 | Caregiving, Uncategorized

World Autism Awareness Day falls on April 2nd each year and is part of the larger World Autism Month observance. The observance includes hundreds of thousands of landmarks, homes, and buildings worldwide being swathed in light blue to recognize people living with...

What You Need to Know Before Buying Special Needs Housing

Jun 6, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning

If you or a loved one is in the market for a home that will meet a physical or developmental need, there are some tips to consider before you begin the process. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website lists state, local government, and other...