National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 21-27, 2019, and if you do not have a recent estate plan, now is the time to create one. The National Association of Estate Planners and Councils (NAEPC) reports approximately 56% of Americans do not have a current estate plan. Often, people who do not have one believe […]
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The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated October as Special Needs Law Month. This program and observance grew out of a grass-roots effort to help those with disabilities understand what to do to plan for the financial stability of adults with special needs. Special needs planning can involve creating special needs trusts,
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Open enrollment for Medicare begins on October 15 and continues until December 7, 2019. With the date quickly approaching to select your Medicare coverage for 2020, understanding your choices and what may be best for you is essential. During open enrollment, you will have the option to make changes to your Medicare plan. You can
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If you or someone close to you has arthritis, you know how challenging it can be to manage the symptoms. According to the American Geriatrics Society, approximately half of seniors 65 or older have arthritis, and managing this chronic condition can be tricky as any part of the body can be afflicted. Managing the pain
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Seniors who are socially isolated and lonely are often sicker and may not live as long as others who remain close with family and friends. In a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers found seniors who had few ties to the community had an increased risk of cardiovascular issues. In addition, lonely
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Chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and obesity are common in seniors with approximately 85% of those over 65 having at least one chronic health concern according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC recommends implementing preventive measures such as lifestyle changes for those 50 and older to stop
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It is not uncommon for a senior to experience financial abuse. Often, the first signs are unpaid bills and unexplained withdrawals from bank accounts. Sadly, those responsible for financial abuse are most commonly close family members. Elder financial abuse is the highest reported type of abuse of the elderly and to protect loved ones, it
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Approximately one-third of seniors over the age of 65 fall each year and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports 75% of all such falls occur either in the home or close to home. The NCOA cautions that over 9500 seniors die of falls each year and as seniors age, the risk for falls becomes
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If you are a veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran and need help with everyday tasks, you may be entitled to help from the Veterans Association to pay for assistance. A little known benefit from the Veterans Association called Aid and Attendance can help with the costs of getting help with dressing, bathing, or
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