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When planning for retirement, boomers need to consider two scenarios: what happens to their estate when they die, and what happens to the estate if

The federal government has introduced a major new initiative to combat rising abuse and exploitation of the elderly — the “Elder Justice Roadmap,” a comprehensive

Although their names are confusingly alike, Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs. Both programs provide health coverage, but Medicare is an “entitlement” program, meaning

Retiring to another country can be a very attractive option.  Lower cost of living and health care expenses along with exotic locales and temperate climates

“Why do doctors continue to provide high-intensity care for terminal patients but may personally forgo such care themselves at the end of life?” Planning for

Starting this year, the key criterion for [Medicare} coverage is a demonstrated need for skilled care – even if the patient isn't expected to improve.

Lawyers urge unmarried clients to draw up agreements specifying which partner is responsible for expenses and who will inherit assets. Many couples ignore the advice

Caregiving is hard work and it is easy for caregivers to get burned out. Adult day care centers provide care and companionship in a group

Similar scenes are being played out throughout an aging America, where the children of elderly borrowers are learning that their parents’ reverse mortgages are now

In the meantime, cases like this demonstrate anew how vigilant families need to be. If your older relative has a long-term care policy, photocopy the

What does this mean? Imagine you have a severe stroke. Before Jimmo, most people thought Medicare would pay for physical therapy only as long as

Probate court is no one's idea of fun, so it's something you may want to spare your heirs when they inherit your home. One simple