Health Dimensions Group (HDG ) has released its list for 2020 entitled "Top Trends in Aging Services: Preparing for Historic Changes." As the silver tsunami ...

All across the US, there is a new refrain spoken by Medicare home health providers, including occupational, speech, and physical therapists, social services,...

Congress has passed a bipartisan appropriations bill. In the contents of this spending bill is a piece of legislation known as the Setting Every Community Up...

A study conducted by The Blackstone Group, an independent research firm, on behalf of Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement outlines some very unsettli...

Couples often bring children into a marriage from a prior marriage or union and then have children together. This is often referred to as a blended family. B...

In the United States, turning 65 years of age is a milestone on many levels, but before this birthday, there is a hefty checklist that you need to address to...

It is essential to bring up a parent’s aging expectations and set goals together even though initial discussions may be uncomfortable. Often, an exploration ...

Most people understand that by paying into Social Security throughout their careers, they can receive health care benefits through Medicare starting at age 6...

Federal spousal impoverishment protections were set to lapse in March 2019. Two bills were proposed to deal with that issue. H.R. 1343 is still sitting in th...

Roughly half of all Americans don’t have a will, so if you’ve already taken this vital step to protect your assets and successors then congratulations are in...

When it comes to establishing wills and estate plans, older Americans outpace their younger counterparts. Still, a significant number — 19 percent of those o...

During the Vietnam War (1962-1975) the United States military, as well as the Republic of Vietnam, used defoliants for tactical purposes to reduce cover for ...

According to AARP aging at home is a goal for 3 out of 4 Americans aged 50 or more. These seniors and near seniors are willing to employ alternative solution...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has become a pioneer in the quest to provide cost- effective, quality in-home care for veterans. Although the agency ...

Estate planning is important for people of all ages, but as we age, the need for planning becomes even more critical. Many people avoid estate planning, beca...

We lawyers prepare powers-of-attorney documents so that when our clients can no longer act for themselves, the documents will convey on other trusted people ...

A family caregiving meeting is an essential tool when dealing with the care of an aging loved one. These meetings are beneficial for helping to keep all fami...

For care providers and aging seniors in the information age, the future is now. While still with some challenges, adoption of virtual care as a standard in ...

When people marry for the second time (or more), losing assets to pay for their new spouse’s serious illness is probably the last thing on their minds when t...

Individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are prone to wandering. This is often caused by the decline in cognitive function...