Don’t Fall for These Medicaid and Estate Myths
Since estate issues, one way or another, affect everyone over time (since death does) and since Medicaid planning has for many years been a topic of popular conversation—and popular misconceptions in the U.S., it is not unusual that both subjects have generated misunderstandings and, in some cases, folklore that has persisted.
Combating Aging Stereotypes During Older Americans Month
Older Americans Month reminds us that aging is not a decline but a continuation of growth, contribution and vitality in every stage of life.
What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do?
Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…
What Is Elder Law?
Elder Law is made up of three major categories, which can be broken down further into deeper topics.
A Mother’s Day Legal Planning Guide
Mother’s Day is a time for celebration, reflection and maybe a moment to talk about the hard stuff. As our parents age, many of us find ourselves navigating unfamiliar territory: future care, legal paperwork, long-term care expenses and awkward but necessary conversations about estate planning. But planning for the future doesn’t have to be grim […]
Mothers Need More Than Flowers
Women were already more likely to experience the stressors of “sandwich generation” caregiving – providing assistance to a parent, while raising children. Women are more likely than men to withdraw partially or fully from the workforce when caregiving demands are high – negatively impacting their career advancement and retirement savings.
May is Older Americans Month
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2025 theme is Flip the Script on Aging,
What are the Causes and Risk Factors of Parkinson’s Disease?
There are several known causes of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This condition is associated with decreased amounts of dopamine in a small area of the brain called the substantia nigra and in its projections to the basal ganglia (deep nuclei inside the brain).
How Can I Be Better Long-Distance Caregiver?
Long pandemic lockdowns forced many older adults to become comfortable with video calls to stay connected with family. That, in turn, means that long-distance caregivers have a better way to see how their loved ones are faring.
What If I Become a ‘Sudden’ Caregiver?
While the sudden caregiver has no preparation, no warning signs or slow changing of circumstance, the long-term caregiver certainly experiences situations of crisis.
