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Generation X and How it Should Handle Retirement Planning

Jan 15, 2020 | Estate Planning

As Gen Xers enter into their 40s and 50s, it is time for them to become active in the creation and execution of their retirement planning. There are many things to consider, including finances, investments, insurance policies, legal documents, living arrangements, and...

Nursing Homes Face Staffing Shortage

Jan 8, 2020 | Caregiving

There are federal regulatory standards that nursing homes must meet for providing qualified registered nursing staff. According to McKnight’s.com, fully three-quarters of nursing homes seldom meet the federally registered nurse (RN) staffing level guidelines. In...

Watch Out for New Genetic Testing Scams

Dec 31, 2019 | Elder Fraud

An alert has been issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General about a fraud scheme that involves genetic testing. The warning is for Medicare beneficiaries across the nation, and the federal government is working with law...

Being Careless with Money Indicative of Dementia

Dec 20, 2019 | Elder Law

Diminishing brain function due to the onset of dementia can lead to the destruction of your financial well-being. If you are age 50 or older, easy access to your financial assets like stocks and bonds, checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and other...

Addressing Resident Abuse in Seniors Living Facilities

Dec 17, 2019 | Caregiving

If you have an elderly family member or friend living in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, it is imperative that you stay attuned to the signs of abuse to your loved one. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports the most common types of abuse include...

Be Aware for These Signs of Elder Abuse

Dec 11, 2019 | Elder Law

What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is a problem that takes many forms. Unfortunately, many seniors are subjected to elder abuse and often times the abuse goes unreported and the abuser goes unpunished. Elder abuse may take the form of physical abuse, include hitting,...

5 Things That Make a Longer Life

Dec 4, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning

It is no secret that a healthy lifestyle has a significant impact on your well-being and the earlier you implement a healthy lifestyle strategy, the greater the potential benefit regarding your longevity. Your lifespan can be increased by as much as 14 years for a...

Technology Designed for Seniors with Dementia

Nov 26, 2019 | Caregiving

The increasing number of seniors and near-seniors experiencing dementia in the United States is on a rapid rise. A hallmark of cognitive decline is a long pre-clinical phase followed by an actual medical diagnosis that progresses from early to middle and late-stage...

Hospice Care System Fraud

Nov 19, 2019 | Caregiving, Elder Fraud, Elder Law, Long-Term Care Planning

A newly released Inspector General Report from the Department of Health and Human Services exposes the vulnerabilities in the Medicare-funded hospice program. The report consolidates patient and Medicare payment data back to the year 2005 and concludes that some...

Oversight Lacking with Hospice Providers

Nov 13, 2019 | Caregiving, Elder Law

When a loved one enters hospice care, the whole point is to provide peace of mind and comfort to the patient and the family. And yet a lack of regulation, oversight, and available information means that isn't always the case. The HSS Inspector General has found that,...