Low-income families and individuals may qualify for health coverage through Medicaid. However, with the rising costs of long-term care, Medicaid planning has become essential for people of all income levels—including higher net worth individuals—who want to avoid spending down assets…
Considering our own death is one of life’s most difficult challenges. Yet, it is crucial to carefully plan the medical treatment we would want during that time. Medical technology can now prolong life long after the quality of that life…
Adults with developmental disabilities who cannot make important decisions or care for themselves as adults are typically placed under the care of a guardian or conservator. A court appoints a guardian to make personal and financial decisions for individuals lacking…
To receive federal assistance through Medicaid for nursing home care, assisted living, home care, or adult foster care, individuals must meet strict income and asset thresholds. Because of these rules, many applicants try to give away money and resources to…
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University discovered that pharmacological chaperone therapy protects mice from Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease with no cure yet. Abnormal clumps called amyloid-beta plaques and tangled fibers known as…
As we age, legal challenges related to health, finances, and long-term care become increasingly important. Elder law is a specialized area that helps seniors and their families navigate these complex issues. Understanding and planning ahead with the help of a…
An advance health care directive, also called a living will, is a legal document that states your wishes regarding medical treatment if you become unable to make decisions for yourself. Preparing a living will is essential for all adults because…
It is likely that the forty-year inflation high Americans have been experiencing will last well into 2023 and beyond unless there is a significant course correction. According to Bankrate’s Third-Quarter Economic Indicator poll, inflation is expected to be more significant…
Our world is filled with unpleasant news that makes us feel stressed. We also feel stress from injuries and illness. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope with pain and stress help people live…
Almost seventy percent of retirees in the United States will need some kind of long-term care (LTC), according to figures released by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to research by Genworth, the median annual cost…