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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...

Dementia is Becoming a Significant Health Challenge

May 30, 2019 | Healthcare Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Somewhere in the world, every three seconds, someone is being diagnosed with dementia. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including but not limited to:...

What if you don’t die?

May 28, 2019 | Advance Directives, Declaration of Guardian, Durable Power of Attorney, Estate Planning, HIPAA Release, Trusts

Why Ignoring the Importance of Incapacity Planning Can Have Serious Consequences When most people think about estate planning, they think of it as death planning. A good many people unfortunately feel that engaging in this “death planning” will somehow make it...

The Latest Trends in Medicaid Restrictions

May 23, 2019 | Medicaid Planning

Last year saw two huge trends in Medicaid restrictions: work requirements and a change in retroactive coverage. Several states have been approved for these Section 1115 Medicaid waivers and are already implementing these changes. Other states have applied for waivers...

Being a Caregiver and Still Having a Career

May 16, 2019 | Adult Children, Caregiving

Providing care for a senior family member, particularly long-term care, can bring about lost wages and missed opportunities for the caregiver. A report by Genworth entitled Beyond Dollars 2018 shows that although statistically having to miss work to provide care is...

Startups Creating Senior-Friendly Tech

May 9, 2019 | Uncategorized

It is projected by the US Census Bureau that in the year 2050 there will be 458 million Americans of which 92.1 million will be 65 or older. Senior Americans will constitute slightly over 20 percent of the population as a whole if these projections are accurate. By...

Treating Family Caregiving Like Any Other Job

May 2, 2019 | Caregiving, Long-Term Care Planning

When the time comes for a child or relative to become a family caregiver for an elderly relative, it can seem daunting, but it can also be rewarding.

Creative Living Situations While Aging

Apr 25, 2019 | Caregiving, Long-Term Care Planning

Solo aging in the baby boomer generation is becoming more prevalent, but many Americans are running out of family caregivers to assist them in their quest for elderly living independence. The ratio of caregivers to care recipients has fallen and is projected to...

Include These 5 Things in Your Estate Plan

Apr 15, 2019 | Estate Planning, Healthcare Planning, Trusts, Wills

There are five core needs to any comprehensive estate plan. In this article, we take a look at the five things you must have in your estate plan and why.