The presence of family establishes a steadfast social network and connection that significantly influences a senior's overall quality of life. Prioritizing family relationships provides continuity as older adults experience changes in their social network. Friends may change, become ill and…
Estate planning is a crucial process that entails the distribution of money and property following the passing of a loved one. Though many people are familiar with wills as a means of distributing assets, trusts can be even more effective.…
It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one.
When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the country quickly adapted to telehealth medicine. Telehealth medicine became essential, as it ensured people could maintain non-emergent medical services during the pandemic. To protect providers and patients and encourage social distancing, The Centers for Medicare…
For specialized facilities that provide memory care, there is a booming market of opportunity. The number of adults with cognitive impairments is increasing, but the number of caregivers is decreasing, which requires more innovative solutions. While some facilities are stand-alone…
The two have similar concerns, but elder law applies estate planning strategies primarily to issues facing seniors as they age. How Estate Planning and Elder Law Are Similar No matter what stage of life we’re in, we face challenges. Hope…
We all know someone who, at some point, will need help with declining health. Many times, family members or friends will step in to help. Depending on the family’s dynamics, determining who should handle the role and what type of…
When you have a mental illness, you may find it impossible to obtain gainful employment. SSA provides disability benefits to qualified individuals through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Income (SSI) if their mental illness significantly impairs their…
SSDI benefits can be claimed by both spouses, however, each spouse must meet their own eligibility criteria. SSDI benefits consider the work history and earnings of each person who has worked and paid Social Security taxes for the required number…