Source:Consumer Affairs Photo (c) Daisy-Daisy – Getty Images The U.S. Census Bureau reports that an emerging demographic trend spells trouble for future retirees. By 2030 — 12 years … The decline in the U.S. birthrate has coincided with a dramatic rise in healthcare costs, along with the costs of raising a child. In 2014, a…
Source: Medcity News We have seen a lot of news recently about major technology companies diving into healthcare – from Alphabet company Verily moving into health insurance and Apple launching health clinics for its employees, to Amazon’s announcement that it will launch a new health care company with JP Morgan … Read More…
Source: Elder Law Answer Medicare is supposed to provide up to 35 hours a week of home care to those who qualify, but many Medicare patients with chronic conditions are being wrongly denied such care, according to Kaiser Health News. For a variety of reasons, many home health care agencies are simply telling patients they ……
Source: NJ.com So, Hauptman said, you should speak to a knowledgeable elder law attorney about your specific situation to be sure you understand all the ramifications of taking such action. Email your questions to Ask@NJMoneyHelp.com. Karin Price Mueller writes the Bamboozled column for NJ Advance Media and … Read more…
Source: Seniorhousingnews.com As the boomers begin to enter senior living communities I think the traditional style of architecture will get stale for them. They went from watching a black and white tube television to streaming videos on giant flat screens. They’ll want to live in a community that’s fresh and contemporary, not a place that ……
Source: AARP Young adult children sometimes boomerang back to the safety of a parent’s home when money is tight, the going is tough or difficult times loom. Decades later, middle-aged children often become the safety net for their parents. For some aging parents, the right move is into their adult child’s home. Read More…
Source: Charlotte Magazine Aging parents, accustomed to life on their own, take pride in their independence and don’t want to burden their grown children, who are raising children of their own, often in another place. Lorrie Klemons knows better because of her profession. She’s a registered nurse and patient advocate in Charlotte, … Read More…
Source: Arizona Senior Law Compared to other states, Arizona is rather lenient when it comes to what constitutes an acceptable will. Do-it-yourself (DIY) wills are perfectly acceptable, though there are plenty of circumstances where you’d be wise to at least consult an estate planning attorney (we’ll discuss that later). Read More…
Source: Lawyers.com Q: I am an adult only-child (age 42), and my retired mother (age 68) has no blood relatives other than me. If I were to pass before her, I want her to be protected financially. I currently have her as the sole beneficiary to one of my life insurance policies and one of…
Source: Washington Post New evidence from Duke’s POSH (Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health) program demonstrates the value of prepping at-risk seniors for surgery, a strategy endorsed by the newly published standards. In January, researchers reported that older adults who went through the POSH program before … Read More…
Source: Nasdaq These healthcare plans often provide free fitness classes and activities that not only help seniors stay active but also provide much-needed social interaction.” The initiative on rural aging was born out of the inaugural Connectivity Summit on Rural Aging last year in Portsmouth, NH, where more than 80 … Read More…
Source: HuffPost Canada Joining local community groups or taking part in social activities with others going through similar situations can help. It is also a great way to meet new people and make new connections. Your aging parents may be looking for companionship to help fill the gaps left by those who have passed on.…
Source: Senior Housing News The 21st Century Senior Living Community is a series brought to you by CDW, a provider of technology solutions and services focused exclusively on serving the healthcare marketplace. The series takes a clear-eyed look at how leading providers and their partners are creating the next generation of … Read More…
Source: Vancouver Sun She said when she first retired she spent time with her aging parents and started volunteering, but within months she got a call from Coastal Health asking if she was interested in taking on a contract project. When that one was done, another one fell into her lap. “I felt like I…
Source: St. Catharines Standard Dementia doesn’t discriminate. Teena Kindt. By Teena Kindt. Sunday, January 14, 2018 4:18:45 EST PM. “I live with dementia. Let me help you understand” is the tag line for January’s Alzheimer Awareness Month campaign. (Postmedia Network photo illustration ) … Read More…
Source: HamletHub A recent New York Times article discussed how after a five-decade rise in the number of women in the workforce, that rise has stalled over the past 15 years. The general consensus is that caring for children, historically a woman’s job, has taken its toll. But the other significant factor is that eldercare…
Source: Port Huron Times Herald If you have concerns about what will happen with your home or car loans or other debts after your death, the best thing you can do is to consult with a knowledgeable estate planning and elder law attorney. The attorney should be able to review your car and home titles…
Source: Mysanantiono.com Scams against the elderly are all too common. You should report this scam to the local police department, and can make a report to the National Consumers League… Read More…
Source:Hometownfocus.us There are so many traps for unwary older adults. Can you give any tips to avoid future trouble? Signed, Marvin. DEAR MARVIN: Yes I can! My answer will cover some of the most common traps that I see people fall into in my practice doing elder law at Legal Aid. Like any topic, however,…
Source: Baxter Bulletin This will be a big year for me. I turn 75, and maybe I will think of myself as elderly. For me and everyone else, now is the time to stick to those New Year’s resolutions to stay fit and healthy. Remember, health is much more than “getting into shape,” diet, exercise…
Source: Chicago Tribune Medicaid regulations are complex, especially as they pertain to nursing home care. No one knows in advance whether they will need such care, but if you do, it will have serious consequences for your finances and those of your heirs. So it’s important to understand how you can qualify for Medicaid … Read…
Source: WHYY.ORG There are many other examples of parenting circumstances that call for an ongoing level of extra intensity—single parents who don’t have a community of support; parents who are taking care of their aging parents; parents who are working several jobs and struggling financially. Given all of the … Read More…
Source: Eyewitness ABC News 11 We just got through with the holiday season and perhaps you saw something about an older member of your family that started to make you think that there has been a change. Trust your gut feelings about these things. Your instincts are rarely wrong. Maybe your loved one chatters brightly…
Source: My Primetime News In many cases where a Will is contested, the claim of “undue influence” is presented as a cause for asking the Court to invalidate a Last Will and Testament (“Will”). Undue Influence has been proved where at the time of preparation or execution of the Will, a beneficiary of such Will was…
Source: Skilled Nursing News Results from the TRECS Institute (Targeting Revolutionary Elder Care Solutions), released last August, showed that telemedicine is a highly effective way of preventing hospital readmissions from SNFs. TRECS Executive Director John Whitman predicted every SNF will be utilizing telemedicine within … Read More…
Source: Modernhealthcare.com In the wake of the new tax law, the Balanced Budget Act will trigger “pay-go” rules, which will lead to a major political battle over the shape of seniors’ healthcare. Trump will not stick to his campaign promise to leave Medicare alone. He will side with the most conservative elements of the party…
Source: HuffPost One such areas is in elder care, which was re-invented by Paul and Lori Hogan a little over 20 years ago through their Home Instead Senior Care, which is now a global business. In 2018, we now see the most pressing challenge for elder caregiving is the huge number of caregivers that home…
Source: Forbes It’s been a sad, tough year for my family. I lost my oldest cousin and last uncle. In the same week that they passed, I had to situate my Dad in a memory care apartment due to his dementia. None of this was easy. Although nearly every financial expert I’ve talked to in…
Source: Scottsdale Independent Active aging doesn’t necessarily mean only being in physical shape but also being aware of the opportunities for mental health care whether that be through regular meditation, a mindful hike or quality conversation. It’s important to encourage and reassure seniors that they can remain active during their … Read More…
Source: U.S. News & World Report Seniors are wasting their time and money taking calcium and vitamin D supplements to ward off the brittle bones of old age, a new … “CRN recommends that people discuss their individual needs for calcium and vitamin D with their health care practitioners,” she said… Read More…
Source: MLive.com FLINT, MI — Water tested at 63 schools, day care and elder care facilities showed 98.5 percent of samples below the federal threshold for lead, according to new data from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The DEQ reported the new results in an update on Flint water quality last week, … Read More…
Source: Progress Index As you have watched your parents involved in their simple activities, you’ve probably realized how old they’ve become. Things that came easy for them five years ago have become a major undertaking. Hands that were steady are now shaky and it seems to take forever to master the smallest project. Read More…
Source: ConsumerReport.com If not, offer to help create one. “A non-threatening approach might be to tell them that you’ve recently compiled all your own financial information and wonder if they’ve done the same,” says elder law attorney Michael Amoruso, president-elect of the National Academy of Elder Lawyers. If your parents are … Read More…
Source: Lawyers.com … the POA causes such a conflict with your mother that it creates problems for service providers, you may need to file to be his guardian. My suggestion is to have a comprehensive consultation with an elder law attorney as many more facts are needed to determine precisely how to deal with the…
Souce: WTVA Emergency fund, wedding, buying a house, retirement, college savings for my future kids (how much do kids cost?), elder care for my parents (god forbid, but just in case)? –Delilah. Scroll for more content… Life is full of big-ticket purchases: moving expenses, school tuition, weddings, honeymoons, … Read More…
Source: The Detroit News Recent actions by Republicans in Congress painfully highlight that President Donald Trump’s pledge to not cut Medicare is becoming yet another broken promise to the American people. Last week House Republicans passed in committee a budget proposal that would replace the guarantee of future Medicare benefits with a voucher, and that…
Source: Kansas City Business Journal “The elder-care market itself is exploding,” said Travis Johnson, lead project manager for Garmin Health. “This is a great example of where someone took one of our devices and made it part of their services.” K4Connect’s community package integrates smart thermostats, lights and communication with family members via a tablet app. Through…
Source: Hutchinsonleader.com I was radicalized when I was relatively young about labels that describe my age. When I was in my 20s, people my age who were well-educated and affluent were called “yuppies.” I was not a yuppie, and I despised the term. That was long ago. Now that I’m 62, I’ve become more aware…
Source: The North Platte Telegraph Mother-in-law quarters allow adult children to take care of aging parents while maintaining their own privacy. A number of such properties exist in North Platte, but not all are legal, a city official says. Properties in areas designated as R-1 Dwelling Districts are designated for single family housing. It is not legal…
Source: Dothan Eagle As adults age and enter their golden years, their risk factors for a number of issues increase. Helping seniors minimize these risks could hold the key to less stress, fewer falls, fewer injuries and fewer hospital stays. But how can these risk factors be reduced? Read More…
Source: CNBC Tech conferences and pitch competitions typically feature apps and hardware made for millennials, who make up the largest generation. But the design of these products usually fails to meet the needs of an even larger total population: Boomers and seniors. Read More…
Source: cjonline.com Gone are the days of Americans moving in with their children or grandchildren as they approach their golden years. Younger generations are choosing to move further from their hometowns and away from aging parents, and older Americans are living independent and productive lives well past retirement age. As a result, “aging in place”…
Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? In April of 1963 President Kennedy signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring May as “Senior Citizens Month”. At that time very few programs existed to assist older adults and nearly one-third lived in poverty and President Kennedy created Senior Citizens Month helped to bring attention to these…