It is no wonder folks put off thinking about it, says The USA Today in “Navigating Medicaid for elder care can be as painful as
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More Seniors Getting into Deeper Debt
Manny Martinez lives in rent-controlled senior housing and watches his expenses. However, with all of his other bills going up, money from his Social Security—his
Single Folks May Heed the Words of The Beatles for Funeral Planning
If you grew up during The Beatles’ era, you know about Eleanor Rigby. If you’re single, you might ask yourself: Who will be there to
Rhinestone Cowboy’s Wife Cautions to Plan for Alzheimer’s
“Kim Campbell didn’t initially see that her husband, music legend Glen Campbell, had Alzheimer’s.” Kim first saw the signs, but chalked it up to the
Having a Tough Talk with Your Parents
“It can be very difficult to bring up death, especially with a loved one you don’t want to imagine losing.” Opening the door to this
How Do We Help an Elderly Neighbor?
“If you suspected that your elderly neighbor was being taken advantage of by a family member, would you: (a) Do something to help your neighbor;
Saints Owner Booted as Trustee of Billion Dollar Estate
“The news represents a victory for Renee Benson who sued her father over his competency and control over the 1980 Shirley Benson Testamentary Trust.” NFL
New Jersey Woman Guilty of Money Laundering and Elder Fraud
“A portion of the money was used to fund the victim’s expenses to keep the victim unaware of the thefts.” A New Jersey woman pleaded
Watch Out for These Changes to Social Security in 2016
“Here’s what to look for in your benefits check and your paycheck deductions.” AARP gave a thorough run-down on how Social Security will shape up
Talk to Your Senior Parents About Four Major Planning Topics
“Many people avoid dealing with the subject of senior caregiving until a crisis arises.” According to The Ventura County Star in “Talk to aging parents
What to Do with All of the Time in the New Year?
“January 1 brought the gift of 8,760 fresh hours. Protect them, even when juggling caregiver duties.” We’re already into the second month of 2016. On
Financial Elder Abuse on the Rise Across the US
“Grappling with growing financial exploitation of the elderly, state officials are pressing for laws that require financial advisers to report suspected ‘elder fraud’ to authorities.”