Is Jimmy Carter Spending a Long Time in Hospice?
Spending months at a time in hospice is not at all uncommon, an expert tells PEOPLE, months after President Carter’s family confirmed that he had stopped receiving medical intervention.
National Estate Planning Awareness Week
National Estate Planning Awareness Week is a reminder to take control of your future by creating an estate plan that protects your family and assets.
Strategies to Avoid Medicare Enrollment Errors
Medicare enrollment can be complex, with potential pitfalls like late penalties and coverage gaps.
October is Special Needs Law Month
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) established October as National Special Needs Law Month. It coinsides with World Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
8 Major Medicare Changes for 2025: What You Need to Know
“It’s the first time in the history of the Medicare program that people have a cap on how much they could have to pay out-of-pocket” Meena Seshamani, M.D., Director of the federal Center for Medicare. Several provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 related to Medicare will be implemented in 2025. Medicare is evolving, […]
What is North Texas Giving Day?
Every year, North Texas Giving Day brings the community together to create meaningful change. Held annually in September, this 18-hour online giving event offers a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses, and organizations to rally around local nonprofits.
Texas Updates Alzheimer’s Plan
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) present significant challenges for individuals, families, and communities. To address these challenges, the State of Texas has developed its second in a series of Plans. The 2024 – 2028 Texas State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (The Plan) outlines a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach to improving public education, risk reduction, care coordination, and support for those living with and affected by ADRD.
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
If you follow celebrity news, you can’t help but get a little education about estate planning—you could fill a whole textbook with their cautionary tales.
Medicare Advantage: Costs and Consequences
As over half of Medicare beneficiaries are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, concerns are mounting over the increased financial burden these plans place on Medicare’s finances. Despite the higher costs, MA plans do not deliver better health outcomes or more affordable care for enrollees compared to Traditional Medicare.
Good News about Social Security
For a long time, the Social Security Trustees have been warning that the retirement benefits system is facing some future financial hardships.
