What is a Geriatric Care Manager?
Caring for an elderly loved one can take a lot of time and effort. While you strive to be there as much as possible for your loved one, it might...
Preventing Issues with Medication
Medications are a lifeline for the elderly. Having the wrong or missed dosages, or even taking too much of a certain medication can cause serious issues. Here are some tips...
Passing on Debt
A common question many seniors and their families have is if parental debt can be passed to adult children. The short answer to that question is no, as long as...
Avoid Auto Pilot on Your Retirement Plan
The temptation to let all of your finances run themselves can be high after retirement. Fact of the matter is, you should never let your finances run on autopilot. Even if...
The Medicaid Gift Penalty
Something to be aware of when you or a loved one is applying for Medicaid is the Medicaid gift penalty. If you or your loved one has given a substantial...
Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
Many retirees rely on Social Security as their main source of income in their retirement years. In order to do this, here are some tips to maximize your Social Security...
Investigating State Medicaid Laws Before Moving
While Medicaid is a federal program that every American may qualify for the program is administered by the states. This means if you or an elderly loved one are considering...
Planning for the Future: Elder Financial Planning
The average age of Americans is rising. This means that since retirement fund are going to be used for a longer period of time, more care must be taken when...
Providing for Aging Parents
The rising costs of healthcare combined with longer life spans can leave a large financial burden on the families of the elderly. Preparing for what is coming, while unpleasant to...
How to Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse
While it is horrible to think about, may elderly are victims of financial abuse. As family or friends, we want to do all we can to assist our elderly loved...
Common Retirement Mistakes to Avoid
Planning for financial needs in retirement takes a certain amount of foresight. In order to make sure that your retirement years are properly funded make sure to avoid these mistakes....
What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
It is easy to be confused about when it is appropriate to contact an elder law attorney. Often people only contact legal assistance when something has gone wrong or they...