On May 11, 2023, the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE) was formally ended by the federal government. The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in…
AARP estimates that three out of four Americans over the age of 50 are planning on aging in place. These seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to make it happen. The alternatives include home sharing (32%), modifying their home…
The future of long-term care in the United States is expected to undergo significant changes, presenting numerous challenges. A multi-faceted approach that includes policy changes, investment in the health care workforce, technology advancements, and a shift toward person-centered and community-based…
Many applications of technology are available today to help seniors live healthier, safer, and more enjoyable lives. While the younger generations may think older Americans are technology dinosaurs, they are becoming more digitally connected than ever before. Seniors participating in…
In order to prevent fraudsters from ruining the financial stability of older adults, there need to be more tools available to prevent them from getting around existing laws. In earlier decades, fraud schemes by snail mail and phone scams were…
Understanding the many veteran benefits programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is essential for anyone who is a veteran or caring for one. Often, financial support is available to veterans, their spouses, and survivors. Even if you've…
Among aging Americans, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) or life plan communities are becoming increasingly popular. These senior living communities offer the array of care options necessary for aging adults to move through the stages of independent, assisted living, memory…
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was passed by Congress in 2014. This created tax-advantaged accounts for people with disabilities. Funds can grow tax-free if used for qualifying expenses. Before the ABLE Act, if a person with disabilities…
The American Dream is to own a home. The home is often the most valuable and significant possession people own in their lifetime. So when health begins to fail and the need for long-term care arises, we often get this…
Guardianships and conservatorships are legal arrangements for adults with developmental disabilities who are incapable of making important decisions or caring for themselves on their own. Establishing a legal guardian is the job of the court, which appoints a person (guardian)…