“Nobody wants to be old … and life goes faster than you think.” With more people expected to need long-term care and nursing homes starting
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Veterans Need to Get Tough on VA Benefits
“In the words of Winston Churchill: ‘Never, never, never give up.'” The VA is a gigantic system with millions of veterans enrolled. There are several
The Medicare Mess and How to Tackle it Next Year
If the government doesn’t act soon, nearly one-third of Medicare beneficiaries will face a 50 percent increase in their Part B premiums for 2016, while
Help with Complex Medicaid Planning
Estate planning frequently addresses property transfers in contemplation of death while elder law considers retirement income issues. While it is easy to consider the two
Advice for Long-Term Healthcare and Dementia
With its views of the Rincon Mountains and nine large, adobe-style homes, the Villas at Houghton looks more like an upscale gated neighborhood than a
Helping a Loved with Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s important to plan for the future. This is especially true for families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of
How to Start Talking to Your Parents about Finances
Addressing your aging parents’ finances is not easy. Several years ago, when Gwen’s mom started showing signs of memory loss, she had conversations with her
The Little-Known VA Long-Term Care Benefit
Here’s a frightening statistic from the just-released United States of Aging survey: Only 3% of professionals supporting people 60 and older say they are very
New Protections for Elderly Investors
Two years after New York socialite Brooke Astor died in 2007, her son, Anthony Marshall was convicted of bilking her of millions of dollars. The
Tips to Avoid Elder Financial Fraud and Abuse
The costs of elder financial fraud and abuse are more than financial. In fact, for elderly citizens who are financially exploited, the impact is more
California Trying to Help Its Seniors
Despite earthquakes, forest fires and drought, by the end of 2015, at least 5.1 million persons age 65 and over will make their home in
Kansas Works to Prevent Elder Abuse
Several Kansas agencies, including The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner (KSC), the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) and the Kansas Department for