Smart homes, telehealth, and the internet of things enable many aging Americans to live more safely and independently at home. Elder law and at-home medical technology uses can intersect in several ways. Whether you are a senior looking to stay…
As Americans age, we are also living longer, which means more of us will require long-term care in the future. It is estimated that seven out of ten Americans will need long-term care during their lives. Long-term care can include…
Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal issues pertaining to elderly or disabled persons. Attorneys practicing elder law advocate for seniors and create legal plans to help them live better. Elder law may include planning for retirement, Social Security,…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 5.7 million fraud and identity theft reports in 2021. According to The National Council of Identity Theft Protection, cases of fraud are up 70% from 2020. While everyone is at risk for identity theft, senior…
You may feel like you are experiencing early dementia, but it may be something else altogether. Of the 5.3 million Americans with Alzheimer’s Disease, approximately 200,000 are under the age of 65. Known as Early-Onset Alzheimer’s, the disease typically strikes people…
In a ten-year study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), hearing loss has been linked to health problems. The risks include a 50 percent greater risk of dementia, a 40 percent greater risk of developing depression, and…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug under the trademark Aduhelm™ to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, Aducanumab, is a therapeutic drug that clinically demonstrates a potential to delay further decline from Alzheimer's disease and…
The US government may offer free health insurance and benefits to disabled workers whose medical conditions prevent them from working. About twenty million disabled Americans currently receive assistance from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for disability through SSI and SSDI.…
Knowing how to apply for Medicare can sometimes seem like a double-edged sword for those who are interested in the benefits. On the one hand, Medicare is obviously a good resource because it provides medical benefits to seniors who are…
Disability attorneys can represent your interests when applying for disability benefits for a number of reasons. Hiring a disability attorney can streamline the process for faster approval. Federal law regulates the fees when hiring a disability attorney to correlate to…