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Tips to Help Your Senior Loved One Navigate Daily Activities
According to the United States Census Bureau, people age 65 and older will make up over 18 percent of the population by the year 2030. We are living longer than ever before, but this does not come without its challenges. It is no secret that as we get older, our...
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How You May Protect Your College Student in a New Semester with Estate Planning
Turning eighteen and going to college is an exciting time for your student. It is also a time of transition for both you and your child. At this age, the law now recognizes your child as an adult. As a result, you may no longer have access to things like his or her...
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Medication Management Tips for You and Your Aging Parents
Have you ever heard the saying, “today is the oldest you have ever been and the youngest you will ever be again”? As invincible as we may feel when we are young, aging is inevitable. As we age, our bodies change and we become more vulnerable to various illnesses and...
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Estate Planning During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for expressing your gratitude and showing your loved ones just how much they mean to you. While you may show your appreciation by purchasing gifts or spending quality time with your loved ones, creating an estate plan and sharing that legacy...
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Recent Estate Planning Lessons We Can Learn From Celebrities
You may have heard about the recent passing of celebrities Aretha Franklin, Prince, Kate Spade, and Stan Lee. While the loss of these celebrities has made national news lately, the reason why may surprise you. Each of these celebrities passed with either no estate...
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7 Caregiving Support Services Offered by Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a robust family caregiving program for veterans with serious injuries, and those who require personal care services due to an inability to fully take care of themselves. This program includes senior veterans. To be eligible,...
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Establishing Special Needs Advocates and Community Support for When You’re No Longer Around
October is Special Needs Law Month. Across the country, special needs attorneys and community advocates are not only helping to raise awareness about important rights, they are also providing valuable guidance to families about how best to meet the needs of their...
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If I’m Already Enrolled in Medicare, How Can I Change My Plan?
Medicare is the government health insurance program for Americans aged 65 or older. It’s administered by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, and currently provides health insurance for more than 55 million people. Each year, seniors and others who receive...
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New Research Links Certain Prescription Drugs to Dementia
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. It may be commonly viewed as memory loss, but along with its most common type, Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia can progress with devastating results. Alzheimer’s makes up between 60 percent to 80 percent of all known cases of...
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4 Questions to Consider Before Saying ‘Yes’ to Caring for an Elderly Parent
Every year, millions of American families face the difficult challenge of deciding how they can help an aging parent who can no longer safely take care of him or herself in the home. Turning your parent over to full-time care providers, however, can be expensive and...
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