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When is Assisted Living Not Enough?

Sep 4, 2019 | Caregiving, Long-Term Care Planning

Jerry’s mother Jane decided, on her own, that it was time to move into an assisted-living facility. Jane’s arthritis had worsened to the point where she couldn’t dress herself, she struggled to get in and out of the shower, and she was lonely living by herself. Jane...

New Service Helps Seniors Keep Up with Bills

Aug 28, 2019 | Elder Law

If you are a senior or have a loved one who is struggling with the process of paying their household bills, Silver Bills can eliminate the task and alleviate the worry about proper handling of monthly bills. As many baby boomers continue to opt for aging in place,...

Hearing Loss May Lead to Depression

Aug 21, 2019 | Healthcare Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning, Medical Power of Attorney

The findings from a ten-year study by the Journal of the America Medical Association (JAMA) reports of a link between hearing loss and health risks. The risks include a 50 percent greater risk of dementia, a 40 percent greater risk of developing depression and nearly...

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...