You may not foresee ever needing assistance with your day-to-day life. However, research shows that seven in 10 adults aged 65 and older will require long-term care at some point in their [...]
Thinking and adapting are hard when stressed, so disaster experts emphasize the importance of planning for things like illness, trauma, and natural disaster. Prepare yourself and your loved [...]
People with disabilities often face barriers to living on their own. However, a variety of community-based options present an alternative to long-term care facilities, helping [...]
Storing important documents in digital form provides convenient copies that can be accessed by trusted individuals involved in your estate planning. They will also need access to online [...]
The age to qualify for Medicare is 65. Although most Medicare enrollees are 65 and older, many younger people with long-term disabilities also receive Medicare. Roughly 12 percent [...]
President Joe Biden's fourth State of the Union address last night at the Capitol touched on topics as diverse as the loneliness epidemic, the invasion of [...]
Failing to maintain and make new meaningful connections as older adults age can lead them toward a deep sense of loneliness. This can affect their mental and physical health, including [...]
Owners of high-net-worth estates typically monitor and amend their estate plans regularly. They understand that the responsibility of financial stewardship will [...]
Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal matters that affect older individuals. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for seniors and execute legal plans [...]