How Old Do You Have to Be to Get Medicare?

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?

Voting Rights for People With Cognitive Impairment

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

Report: Planning for America’s Aging Population

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

Gift of Home Equity: What It Is and How it Works

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

New Bill Targets Growing the Long-Term Caregiving Workforce

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

In-Home Senior Care Technology and Elder Law

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

The Costs of the Rising Cost of Long-Term Care

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

7 Things to Know About Living Wills

Your living will doesn’t pass assets and property to your heirs like a standard will and testament. Instead, it advises your doctors and family about how you want to receive medical care and may limit certain treatments. This document can bring your family comfort in times of uncertainty, knowing they understand your health care wishes.… Continue reading 7 Things to Know About Living Wills

Blended Families and Wills in Estate Planning

Today, 16 percent of children in the United States live in blended families, according to U.S. Census data. This can include those living in households that have a stepparent, stepsibling, or half-sibling. In many cases, stepchildren receive the same treatment as full biological children in the case of inheritance. This is particularly true where stepchildren are part… Continue reading Blended Families and Wills in Estate Planning

High School Graduation: A Good Time for Financial Planning

Whether your child is graduating with their high school diploma or completing higher education, it’s important to help them plan for their financial future. You want to set a strong foundation for long-term financial stability by broadening their scope of financial literacy. Sharing the following tips can help prepare them. Budgeting Expectations and Boundaries Less… Continue reading High School Graduation: A Good Time for Financial Planning

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