Smartphones, computers, and other technology are frequently used by Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zs. So, technology is often not the first thing in mind as a gift for older parents and grandparents. Yet, technology is helping millions of seniors overcome…
Living wills are not used to distribute assets after death like last wills and testaments. Instead, it is a mechanism to communicate to your family and doctors how you want medical care conducted when you aren't able. Your living will…
Most often, guardianship is associated with an adult caring for a minor child. However, you can employ the process to obtain legal rights over elderly or aging adults, usually, parents, who are losing their physical and mental health capacities. While the…
If your disability worsens, you won't see an increase in your SSDI or SSI benefits. In the case of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), benefits assessment is not related to your disability level but based on your earnings history. You have…
From ages 8 to 80, intergenerational community living plans are changing the way older people live and age. Dubbed “new urbanism” it is the belief that a living environment with high standards can have a positive effect on the quality…
In addition to working full-time, Sandy was caring for her 85-year-old mother on her own. Sandy would help her mom in the evenings and on weekends. Unfortunately, Sandy was in a serious car accident and would be out of work…
In a recent alert, the Office of Inspector General of the US Department of Health and Human Services issued a warning about a scam involving genetic testing. The warning is for Medicare beneficiaries across the nation, and the federal government…
The Medicaid savings protection law was enacted 30 years ago by Congress. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves trying to fund care for their loved ones. They originally required states to allow spouses of nursing home residents…
You cannot escape aging, and every family system is affected by it. Even if you are in the fortunate circumstance where your aging parents can go it alone for a long time there will come a day when assistance or…
Living wills define medical preferences to be followed if you are unable to decide for yourself due to illness or injury. Incapacity can happen for many reasons, including an accident, an illness rendering you too sick to communicate, dementia, anesthesia,…