As “the greatest generation” enters into their twilight years, many in the baby boom generation are having to face tough choices when it comes to making sure that their parents are safe, happy and well cared for. There is a lot to consider when deciding which type of assisted living is right for your family. Read More
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Why is Assisted Living So Popular With Seniors?
As we age into our golden years, we face a bit of a quandary. As much as we hate to admit it, we could use some help with some basic daily tasks. At the same time, we want to maintain our independence as much as possible. More and more people are finding that assisted living Read More
What are Board and Care Homes?
If your parent or family member can no longer safely care for themselves, it’s time to consider some sort of assisted living arrangement. The majority of active and ambulatory seniors who are not suffering from severe dementia will probably be best-suited for an assisted living community where they are in the company of their peers, Read More
Do You Qualify For VA Pension Benefits?
Most veterans of the U.S. Military are aware that they can receive disability compensation if they were injured while on active duty. However, few veterans know about a special military program that is meant to help veterans who are disabled and struggling financially: VA Pension benefits. The VA’s pension program can seem a little complicated Read More
Alzheimer’s: Dealing With Financial Planning
There are many things that can change your life quickly. From a family perspective, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is one of the toughest. One of the many issues that will need to be dealt with is the complicated subject of money. How do you handle financial planning for a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is Read More
Senior Citizens Who Are Military Veterans May Qualify For VA Disability Compensation
Vets, you probably know that the VA provides disability compensation to U. S. military veterans who were injured while on active duty. However, you may not truly understand how flexible the program can be. Many older vets may actually qualify for veterans disability compensation without realizing it. If you were injured while on active duty, Read More
Elder Care and Filial Support Laws
Could you be legally liable for paying for the care of an elder parent? Under something called Filial Support Laws, you most certainly could in thirty states. Imagine you pick up your mail one day and start rifling through it. Junk mail, bills…and then you come across something looking suspiciously like a letter from a Read More
Alzheimer’s Disease Legal Issues to Consider
When a person close to you is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, a host of problems have to be dealt with immediately and in the future. One area that needs to be looked at closely involves the legal issues that arise from an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. To say the field of law is complex is a minor Read More
Assisted Living Buy-In
Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also known as a “buy-in assisted living,” the right choice for you or your loved one? Find out the pros and cons.
What Kind of Care does Assisted Living Provide?
Picture this, you get a call that Mom is in the emergency room because she’s had a fall. They are going to do an x-ray to see if she has broken her hip. You have noticed over the past few months that she’s had difficulty remembering appointments, and you notice she’s not been taking her Read More