Q. I recently visited my parents, who are in their 70’s, and have been worried ever since. My father, Sam, fell three times during the two days I was there. Often, my mother, Elaine, has lunch out and quilts with her friends, … [Read more...]
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September 16, 2014 by
Earlier this year, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) announced an alarming statistic regarding the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), stating that is now affects 1 in 68 children (a 30% increase from 1 … [Read more...]
Print This PageSandwich Generation: How to Survive Financially
September 4, 2014 by
Q. My husband and I are in our mid 40s and caught between raising our 10 and 14 year old children, working full-time, and caring for my father, who has Parkinson’s. We are particularly concerned about saving for college for our … [Read more...]
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August 8, 2014 by
Q. My husband, Rick, and I are considering moving after a stroke limited his mobility, because our home is not completely accessible for him. However, our house is in good repair, completely paid off, and in close proximity to our … [Read more...]
Print This PageCommon Misconceptions about Revocable Trusts
August 5, 2014 by
Recently, CNBC posted an article on their Website about the benefits of trusts, entitled “Heir Tight: The Do’s and Don'ts of Creating Rock-Solid Trusts.” The article provides some very good information about why most people should … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Status of Medicare on it’s 49th Birthday
July 30, 2014 by
Medicare, the federal health insurance program for 53 million people ages 65 and better and those with permanent disabilities, helps to pay for hospital and physician visits, prescription drugs, and other services. Last year, … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Alzheimer’s in Your Future?
July 23, 2014 by
An estimated 44 million people live with Alzheimer's disease worldwide, and the global economic costs total $604 billion, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International. It is estimated that by 2050, the number of people living … [Read more...]
Print This PageSenior Homeowners: When does a Reverse Mortgage Make Sense?
March 13, 2012 by
For many seniors the equity in their home is their largest single asset, yet it is unavailable to use unless they use a home equity loan. But a conventional loan really doesn't free up the equity because the money has to be paid … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicaid Asset Protection: What Works and What Does Not
February 6, 2012 by
By Evan Farr, Certified Elder Law AttorneyThis article was posted by ElderLaw Answers Much confusion abounds in the world of asset protection trusts, including the false belief by many elder law, estate planning, and asset … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Medicaid Too Complex for Americans?
September 16, 2011 by
Medicaid complexity is a real problem. For those not familiar with program specifics, Medicaid - not Medicare - is the program Americans rely on to receive their long-term care. Long-term care is extraordinarily expensive – in … [Read more...]
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