Once you reach retirement age finding resources to pay for all of the costs you may have can be difficult. It is a balancing act between having enough to pay for everyday life as well as being able to cover costly medical costs for yourself or your spouse. Here are some things to keep in [...]
Are you an elderly veteran looking to get some additional benefits? Then applying for your veteran’s benefits is a great way to do that. Before you go filling out the paperwork, here are some of the things you need to know. […]
We live in a world of ever changing and ever evolving technology. Now that we all have the sum knowledge of the human race on demand at our fingertips, how is that technology being leveraged to enhance elder care? How can this technology be leveraged for allowing more seniors to age in place? [...]
If you are helping an elderly loved one to choose the right assisted living or are looking for one for yourself, you may feel overwhelmed with the process. Here are some tips that you can keep in mind to assist you with choosing the right home for you or your elderly loved one. [...]
Did you begin collecting your social security benefits sooner than you actually needed to? If you did this means that you could be affecting the amount of benefits that you are going to be receiving later in life. Fortunately there is something that you can do. It is called a Start Stop Start strategy that [...]
Is renting a better option for seniors than owning? While renting does come with the high cost of rent, there are some benefits that come along with renting a place over owning. It may be for you or your elderly loved one. Take a look at some of the benefits to renting versus owning as [...]
If you are one of America’s seniors the term elder law may come up more and more often to you. You may wonder to yourself just what elder law is. How do you know what specific services a law firm specializing in elder law can provide to you and what topics do they specialize in? [...]
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 talk about, can be the difference between a family making it through the rough times or financial ruin. Here are some tips to help prepare [...]
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 ones in avoiding being taken advantage of financially. Here are some things to talk over with elderly family or friends to help them avoid financial [...]
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 need advice about a specific issue. There are quite a few times when it may be appropriate for you to contact an elder law attorney, [...]