Parents who are aging will often lose their ability to make informed and meaningful decisions regarding their lives due to cognitive decline. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When it comes to inheritances and Medicaid, mistakes can be made, and those mistakes can be costly. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully…
Retirees often rely on family and friends to assist in handling their health and financial matters. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise. While consulting with loved ones about…
Estate planning and elder law are both alike, but on the flip side, they are also quite distinct. The Concerns are Similar No matter what age we’re in, life can deliver some hard knocks. Hope for the best, but plan…
Inheritances can become costly with regard to Medicaid. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to minimize expensive penalties. What “careful” means, though, can…