Planning Ahead
How to Avoid Nursing Home Taking Your House
Learn how to keep your loved ones at home and avoid this worst-case scenario with our helpful tips and information on nursing homes and recovery options.
Financial / Legal
Financial / Legal
Nurturing Resilience: A Journey Through Hurt, Gratitude, and Self-Care
In this column, Diane Carbo shares her experience of grieving the loss of her father and the self-care practices she has implemented to cope with the hurt and sadness. She also reflects on the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia and the importance of forgiveness and self-preservation.
Aging In Place
What Is Estate Planning?
Learn about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, and discover attorney secrets for protecting your assets while qualifying for Medicaid benefits. Understand the ethical dilemmas and recommended resources for estate planning and Medicaid asset protection information
Financial / Legal
Dementia Care Family Meetings and Elder Care Planning
Dementia can be a difficult diagnosis for families to accept and manage. Learn how regular family meetings can improve communication, provide education, and set boundaries for caring for a loved one with dementia. Discover tips for successful meetings and how to bring in an objective third party.
Financial / Legal
Betrayal of Trust: Fighting Back Against a Sister's Embezzlement of $500K Using Power of Attorney
If your sister has misused her power of attorney and stolen from your parents, legal action may be possible. Learn how to seek criminal charges and recoup losses through an elder law or estate attorney. Protect your loved ones from the signs of elder abuse.
Financial / Legal
Veterans Benefits - Aid & Attendance Improved Pension
Discover the little known Veterans benefit of the Aid and Attendance Improved Pension Program. Learn about the qualifications, documents required, and application process with this comprehensive guide from veteranaid.org. Apply now with our helpful links.
Financial / Legal
Is My Father's Out-of-Control Spending One of the 10 Early Signs of Dementia?
Learn about the potential link between out of control spending and early signs of dementia in older adults. Discover tips for monitoring accounts, closing credit cards, and protecting vulnerable family members from unknown catalog companies.
Professional Services
Veterans Administration Benefits Threatened By New Proposal Act Now to Prevent This
he Veterans Administration has proposed new regulations that would penalize war time veterans for using asset protection plans and gifting assets for less than fair market value. This would hurt Korean and WWII veterans and exacerbate the claims process.
Aging In Place
New law says home care workers must be paid OT, at least minimum wage, and travel time
Effective immediately, home care agencies and individuals must pay workers at least the federal minimum wage and overtime. This new law may affect live-in caregivers and those who need 12 hours of care daily. Learn more about the impact on elder care and the rights of home care workers.
Financial / Legal
Why I plan to Live Fabulously Healthy to the End
This personal blog post delves into the unique challenges faced by gay men as they age, including the isolation of caregiving and the lack of resources available for long-term care.
Financial / Legal
Becoming a Primary Caregiver: Basics to Get Started
One in five caregivers provided unpaid care to adults in need. However, if you don't have experience in elder care, it can be challenging to navigate. That's why we've compiled this basic guide for family caregivers to give you an overview of the caregiving world.
Financial / Legal
Understanding the Impact of Dementia on Caregivers and Family Members
Caring for a loved one with dementia can take an emotional toll, but support groups and counseling can help. Communication strategies such as simple language, patience & active listening are key to managing difficult behavior.