What Is Elder Law?
June 25, 2021
Elder Law is made up of three major categories, which can be broken down further into deeper topics.
Do You Know about the Grandparents Scam?
June 17, 2021
A South Florida man is facing charges after prosecutors said he acted as a money laundering agent for individuals perpetrating what is known as ‘the Grandparents Scam.’
Will Mediterranean Diet Stave Off Alzheimer’s?
June 2, 2021
People who eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fish could be at lower risk of dementia, a new study has suggested.
Should Vets Be on Look-out for COVID Vaccine Scams?
June 1, 2021
Postal service leaders are warning veterans to be wary of a new round of financial scams targeting their families, by promising quicker coronavirus vaccines and extra money for virus-related medical care.
How to Protect Loved Ones from Elder Abuse
May 27, 2021
The pandemic has kept our aging parents away from us and us away from them for over a year. This isolation is not total. Some people have access, some ignore warnings and some are intent on using the pandemic to hide their actions.
Link Possible between Diabetes, Dementia and Age
May 20, 2021
Younger age at onset of diabetes could be bad news for brain health, a longitudinal British population-based study suggested.
Do I Need to Pay Taxes on Life Insurance Proceeds?
May 12, 2021
Knowing when life insurance is taxable and how to avoid taxation can help families ensure their loved ones get all of their policy’s proceeds.
How Long has Medicare Sequestration Holiday Been Extended?
May 11, 2021
The long and winding saga behind the Medicare sequestration holiday for home health providers and others has come to a close.
Are You Clueless about Social Security?
May 5, 2021
You’ll probably rely on Social Security quite a bit once you retire, so it’s important to understand how the program works. Unfortunately, a large number of Americans are in the dark in that regard. In a recent MassMutual survey, 35% of near retirees aged 55 to 65 failed a basic Social Security quiz, while 18% earned only a D. Just 3% were able to answer all 12 questions correctly.
Can a Person with Alzheimer’s Sign Legal Documents?
May 3, 2021
Due to the debilitating nature of Alzheimer’s and related forms of dementia on your loved one’s ability to make sound financial decisions, the sooner you can get financial matters in order the better.