How You Can Help Your Loved Ones by Planning Your Funeral Arrangements
When an individual passes away without a funeral plan, responsibility for arranging the funeral often falls on the deceased’s close family members, such as surviving spouses and children. Planning your own funeral arrangements can assist [...]
How Does Telehealth Work, and What Are the Benefits?
Telehealth allows you to connect with your health care provider virtually and have an appointment without going to a physical location. You can share information about your health concerns through telemedicine and receive professional opinions [...]
Aging-in-Place Funds to Benefit Low-Income Senior Homeowners
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has announced that $15 million in funding will be newly available for a program aimed at helping low-income seniors continue living safely in their homes instead of needing [...]
Don’t Yet Want Your Heirs to Know About Your Assets? Use a Quiet Trust in Your Estate Plan
Trusts are great tools for leaving assets to your heirs while maintaining control over their access to those assets. In many cases, you would tell your beneficiaries that you have made a trust for them. [...]
Resources for Caregivers of Older Adults with Dementia
Every year, 16 million people in the United States care for family and friends with dementia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Caregivers of people with dementia provide care for longer durations than those who [...]
In One Year, Close to 1 Million More U.S. Seniors Living in Poverty
Over the course of just one year, from 2020 to 2021, nearly 1 million more seniors in the United States found themselves living below the poverty line, according to data in a newly released government report. [...]
What Is the Difference Between a Springing and Non-Springing Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is a document that grants various powers and responsibilities to a trusted third party or “agent” who can act on your behalf. This document usually only allows an agent to make [...]
Who Are Parties to an Estate?
When people pass away, their assets go through probate — a legal process that distributes the person’s assets after death. The parties to an estate are the people involved in the probate process. Although not [...]
Medicare Advantage: New Bill May Speed Up Your Access to Care
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you — along with roughly 28 million others who rely on this type of coverage — may soon have an easier time obtaining necessary medical care. Currently, patients [...]
Preventing and Reducing the Risk of Falls: Tips and Recommendations
Each year, 36 million older adults fall, with one out of every five falls resulting in physical trauma, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Injuries from falls, such as hip fractures, can lead to [...]
No Will? You’re Putting Your Kids at Risk
Many people delay the conversation or thoughts of having to prepare a will. Confronting the possibility of one’s death is not easy. However, as the recent death of Anne Heche shows us, not having a [...]
Preventing and Reducing the Risk of Falls: Tips and Recommendations
Each year, 36 million older adults fall, with one out of every five falls resulting in physical trauma, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Injuries from falls, such as hip fractures, can lead to [...]
Is a Medicaid Planner Right for You?
A Medicaid Planner is a term that encompasses many different types of professionals who may be able to assist you or a loved one with qualifying for Medicaid benefits. Not every Medicaid Planner may be [...]
Haven’t Yet Filed Your Tax Return? If You Requested an Extension, You May Benefit from Free IRS Support Services
About 19 million individuals requested an extension – until October 17, 2022 – for filing their 2021 taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you’re among them, there is no need to hold off [...]
The FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
On August 17, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. Devices for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss will be available in October 2022. The FDA’s rule follows President [...]
Miller Trusts Can Help You Qualify for Medicaid
Many seniors find themselves in need of Medicaid to pay for their long-term care but are surprised to learn that their modest monthly income may disqualify them. The reason for this is that Medicaid is [...]