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As we age, it is not uncommon to experience some level of cognitive decline. Cognitive decline can range from mild impairment to more severe conditions such as dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in nine adults is experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD). SCD is self-reported confusion or memory… Continue reading Planning for Cognitive Impairment and Preventing Elder Abuse

Hoarding disorder disproportionately affects older adults, according to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging. While about 2 percent of the general population struggles with accumulating too many objects, hoarding impacts over 6 percent of people aged 65 and older. The proportion of older Americans is expected to increase from 16 percent in 2019… Continue reading Hoarding Disorder in Older Adults: Challenges and Resources

Advances in self-monitoring medical devices, telehealth, and smart homes are allowing many aging Americans to remain at home longer and more safely. You may be a senior looking to stay in your current residence rather than move to a nursing home. Or perhaps you have an aging parent and want to implement systems that create… Continue reading In-Home Senior Care Technology and Elder Law

If you are approaching retirement, you may worry about paying for medical expenses once you leave the workforce. The good news is the United States has a health insurance program for individuals 65 and older. The program is called Medicare. Read on to learn more about it. What Is Medicare? Medicare is a federal health insurance… Continue reading How Old Do You Have to Be to Get Medicare?

We are fortunate to have a representative democracy here in the United States. And a fundamental aspect of a representative democracy is the right to vote, shared by all eligible citizens, including older adults, whether or not they have full cognitive abilities. Among the population of eligible voters are individuals with cognitive impairments who may… Continue reading Voting Rights for People With Cognitive Impairment

If you are age 65 or older and living in the United States, you are part of a large and growing population segment. According to the 2020 Census, one in six Americans are over 65. In fact, the number of Americans over 65 grew nearly five times faster than the total population between 1920 and… Continue reading Report: Planning for America’s Aging Population

We are living through what’s been called the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history. Tens of trillions of dollars are set to change hands between older and younger Americans over the next 20 years. More and more elders are choosing to pass on their wealth to heirs while they’re still alive. The growing popularity of… Continue reading Gift of Home Equity: What It Is and How it Works

For older adults seeking long-term care services, finding the help they need can pose significant challenges. One major reason for this is a lack of available labor in this field. New bipartisan legislation may have an answer. Nationwide Staffing Shortage An ongoing, critical shortage of nursing home and assisted living workers – in part, made… Continue reading New Bill Targets Growing the Long-Term Caregiving Workforce

Advances in self-monitoring medical devices, telehealth, and smart homes are allowing many aging Americans to remain at home longer and more safely. You may be a senior looking to stay in your current residence rather than move to a nursing home. Or perhaps you have an aging parent and want to implement systems that create… Continue reading In-Home Senior Care Technology and Elder Law

Do you have a family member who is receiving some form of long-term care? If you don’t, the chances are good that someday you will – and that day may not be too far away. As the U.S. population ages and life expectancies increase, the need for long-term care is becoming an important consideration for… Continue reading The Costs of the Rising Cost of Long-Term Care