Nursing home placement services, which offer to help find the perfect housing for seniors, are a growing trend in elder care. These services...
Elders are among the most vulnerable populations, and they are at special risk for abuse at the hands of their caregivers. Caregiver stress...
Older adults who continue to live independently at home will need a safe space in which to live. Making the home safe is essential for preventing...
Results of four new research trials suggest that changes to the eyes and ability to smell may be valuable in the early detection of Alzheimer’s. ...
Federal law dictates that only someone below a benchmark level of assets can qualify for Medicaid, beyond which it is determined that the...
If your 65th birthday is approaching, you should make sure you are aware of your Medicare options and are prepared to enroll in Medicare if...
Many people are aware of the importance of advance medical directives. In the event that you become incapacitated, these directives detail...
There are many living options available for seniors, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) have become one of the most attractive....
A special needs trust can be a crucial tool for many families to pass on assets to their special-needs children without jeopardizing the recipient’s...
A recent Reuters article highlights an identity security problem for U.S. seniors. Identification cards issued by Medicare contain instructions...
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently released a list of five recommendations for Congress to help American seniors in 2014. 1. Strengthen...
When an elderly parent becomes incapacitated or terminally ill, the management of the parent’s financial and medical affairs often falls...
Large numbers of baby boomers will reach retirement age soon, and that could result in a shortage of knowledgeable and experienced managers...
A survey of over 1,000 parents of children with disabilities found that a majority of respondents have seen detrimental effects on their children’s...
A worker nearing retirement with an employer pension plan will usually need to decide between a single-life plan and a joint-and-survivor...
A private initiative to build a housing development for people with mental disabilities right here in Virginia Beach has stirred some controversy....
Workers with defined-contribution plans, such as 401(k)s and IRAs, know that the value of their retirement savings can fluctuate with the...
The recent Supreme Court ruling striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will have widespread effects on many federal...
Eleven women braved a month-long endurance challenge to raise awareness for special-needs children. The women bicycled 1,500 miles through...
Each year, the Social Security Board of Trustees releases its yearly report on the long-term financial outlook of the Social Security Trust...