On average, two-thirds of Americans 65 or older would prefer to age in place, while the other one-third would want to live somewhere else. The family remains the most significant factor when deciding where retirees live, followed by the general…
You are likely to be asked to be power of attorney for an elderly or sick loved one at some point in your life. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their…
As the baby boomers are getting ready to retire or have already retired, we are seeing a sharp increase in America’s elderly population. However, what has not been widely reported is how the rest of the nation will provide care…
Imagine this scenario, an unwed middle-aged lady, Sandy, being the sole caretaker for her 85-year-old mother. Sandy still worked full time and would help her mom in the evenings and weekends. Unfortunately, Sandy was in a serious car accident and…
By paying into social security, Americans qualify for health care benefits at 65 years of age. Individuals under age 65 who qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits are also covered under Medicare, as well as anyone of any age…
The Inspector General released a Report from the Department of Health and Human Services, highlighting the Medicare-funded hospice program’s weaknesses. The report consolidates patient and Medicare payment data back to the year 2005 and concludes that some hospice care providers…
It is a sad reality that many veterans’ benefits get tied up in the system and never get paid out. A quick internet search can lead to story after story of veterans who have struggled to receive the benefits that…
The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act provides seniors with more protection from financial abuse. The Act contains a section that was once a stand-alone bill from Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) which is designed to encourage the reporting…
Lawmakers have been addressing age discrimination since the 1960’s without much success as it remains a significant problem today. According to study.com, age discrimination is defined as "the practice of letting a person's age unfairly become a factor when deciding…
It is unclear whether or not your parent has a plan in place for long-term care. It is a difficult topic to broach; no one wants to talk about death and the financial realities that come with aging. Instead of…