How to Prepare Your Living Will
The advance health care directive, also known as a living will, is a legal document that specifies how you want medical professionals to act if you are unable to do so due to an accident or illness. A living will…
Your Bank Account Should Not Be Linked to Your Child’s Name for Several Reasons
Even if you have a friend or family member who keeps track of your bills when you are ill or away, it may be more trouble than it's worth adding your child's/friend’s name to your bank account. Doing so may…
Getting Ready for a Crisis: A Guide for Caregivers
We live in a dangerous world. It is a big responsibility to care for another person, and even when things are going well, it can be stressful. A crisis, such as illness, trauma, natural disaster, or any other unexpected adverse…
Aduhelm Medications Are Effective at Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Over 6 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's Disease (AD), a progressive form of dementia and anxiety. It is hard to exaggerate the emotional and financial toll on families afflicted with the disease. People are desperate for therapies to improve the…
Qualifying for Social Security and Social Security Disability Insurance
It's very likely that you would be eligible for free health insurance and monthly benefits if you couldn't work due to a severe medical condition. About twenty million disabled Americans currently receive assistance from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for…
Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress Management
There is a constant flow of unpleasant news in our world, which is stressful. We also feel stress from injuries and illness. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope with pain and stress help…
Overmedicating Alzheimer’s Patients Has Its Dangers
Many elderly Americans take multiple prescription medications concurrently, known as polypharmacy. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and increased possibility of inappropriate prescribing, adverse drug reactions, hospitalization, and even death. Patients who…
The Future of Long-Term Care
Now, more than ever, it is crucial to evaluate your life and plan your healthcare. Americans continue responding to the ever-present threat of COVID-19 in its many iterations, and we are identifying that which is most important in our lives…
Is My SSDI or SSI Affected by the Settlement of a Personal Injury Claim?
Situational factors may influence the answers to many important questions about how a personal injury settlement affects your benefits from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or whether you should apply for SSDI benefits simultaneously with…
Medicaid Waivers for Nursing Facility Care at Home
If you believe that you will not be able to qualify for long-term care benefits due to Medicaid's strict income and asset limits, you might want to consider thinking again. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility…