It is essential to prepare for providing care for an aging parent to be successful. Whether you need basic information about eldercare resources and services, are looking for a local agency to provide those services, or have worries about legal documents or how to finance your parents’ care needs now or in the future, the […]
A new bill, “For the 99.5% Act,” was recently introduced into Congress by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Jimmy Gomez. The bill’s current form is only 18 pages long, but its potential impact on federal estate and gift tax laws significantly affects estate planning. While it is impossible to determine if the bill will pass […]
The federal government has issued stimulus payments to most Americans as part of the coronavirus pandemic recovery effort. This money is paid to ease the pain of the Covid pandemic and to jump-start the economy. The stimulus money should have arrived in the same way that Social Security payments or tax refunds are made, either […]
A seven million dollar, four-year study funded by the Department of Veterans and the National Institutes of Health is being executed to accumulate information about senior living behaviors at home. The goal of the study is to monitor and detect health changes in older adults allowing them to live safer and longer in their own […]
Coronavirus has left little untouched, especially when it comes to our values and priorities- most specifically our health. The little COVID-19 clinical information relating to treatment options and likely outcomes based on personal health history should lead all of us to the same conclusion; hope for the best, be prepared for the worst. If you […]
When you die, it is important to leave your loved ones your last will and testament, as it is a set of legal instructions communicating your wishes regarding your dependents and how to distribute your properties post-mortem. If you have people who you love and care for, then creating a will for your peace of […]
Tech-savvy baby boomers heavily comprise America’s aging population. By 2030 all boomers will have hit 65 years of age, accounting for 18 percent of the US population. This demographic is driving significant and lasting challenges as 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. Aging in place is a significant trend of the boomer population as […]
In both long-term care facilities and at home, the elderly population in America are facing increasing incidents of mistreatment and abuse as social isolation during the pandemic which creates more vulnerabilities. Stay-at-home guidelines isolate seniors from the systems that can protect them like medical providers, congregations, extended family, and senior centers. The high rate of […]
The Alzheimer’s Association says that Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s affects a growing number of people. There are several factors known to play a role in Alzheimer’s. […]
Many health systems and hospitals have been coping with many unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. There has been a need to increase and safeguard healthcare staff as well as non-COVID-19 patients, testing and treating infected patients, expanding critical care unit capacity, procuring personal protective equipment (PPE), and canceling non-emergency patient procedures. The […]
