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…
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…