Older Adults Skipping Meals to Cover Health Care Costs

Older Adults Skipping Meals to Cover Health Care Costs

Imagine having to choose between eating dinner and filling a prescription. For tens of millions of Americans, that is no longer a hypothetical — it is a daily reality. A survey recently released by the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America painted a stark...
When to Hire a Home Care Service for an Older Adult

When to Hire a Home Care Service for an Older Adult

For seniors and their families, hiring a home care service can support independence for the older adult while reducing stress on the family unit. A home carer can assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), like bathing, dressing, preparing meals, chores like...
Before You Settle a Personal Injury Claim, Protect Benefits

Before You Settle a Personal Injury Claim, Protect Benefits

If you (or your child) are about to receive a personal injury settlement and you also receive or may need Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you should assume one thing until a professional confirms otherwise: the way the settlement is paid could affect...
Special Needs Trusts and Financial Aid: FAFSA Rules

Special Needs Trusts and Financial Aid: FAFSA Rules

Of all the stress-inducing steps in the college application process, the financial aid application may be the most confusing. Although schools tout how easy it is to apply for financial aid, anyone who has filled out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)...
Older Adults Living Alone Still Need an Estate Plan

Older Adults Living Alone Still Need an Estate Plan

More adults in the United States — particularly those in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s — are living alone than ever before. Many seniors today are choosing to age in place and maintain their independence for as long as possible, even if that means going it alone,...
Estate Planning When You Have a Stepfamily or Blended Family

Estate Planning When You Have a Stepfamily or Blended Family

Many couples enter a marriage with children from previous relationships, sometimes also having children together. Though these families may be rich in love and connection, they can face challenges with regard to estate planning. Without a clear plan, disputes can...
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