Wills and trusts have specific yet different benefits in the estate planning process. Each state has specific laws and regulations governing these legal documents. You can have both a will and a trust; however, the information in each should compliment…
Even in the best of circumstances, adults in senior living communities and long-term care facilities fight loneliness and isolation, which is linked to anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, and other ailments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and…
1. My family and I don’t own much. Can’t we put off planning until we can afford it? You shouldn’t. It is crucial to give legal authority to a person of your choice, to care for your children if anything…
During the general election of 2020, elderly residents in nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care facilities find casting their ballot more difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic. Voter registration, opting to vote online or by mail, receiving a…
Dementia including the prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in the American population is creating difficult experiences in caregiving for the family members who are primarily responsible for providing care. Even though you understand your loved one’s dementia behaviors are a symptom…
The coronavirus pandemic creates problem scenarios for Americans beyond becoming infected with the virus. If you are close to retirement age and recently lost your job, there is a good chance you may not find work again. The Great Recession…
Senior home-sharing is experiencing increasing popularity among American seniors during the coronavirus pandemic. The danger of COVID-19 infection in nursing homes and other long-term care living facilities, coupled with the isolation seniors have been facing, makes the idea of two,…
Living arrangements for aging Americans are commonly focused on aging in place. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research…
There are a variety of home health care services available that range from taking care of daily household tasks to medical care. Before identifying a health care service for information, get a clear idea of what you are in the…
Kevin stands at the door of his wife’s nursing home room, tears streaming down his face. The medical staff just finished inserting a feeding tube into Wanda – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want. Unfortunately, Wanda couldn’t express her…