It is the most wonderful time (and food) of the year. Every holiday season, family and friends gather around elaborate dinners and party tables, usually confronting an abundance of rich and savory treats. Annual favorites like sugar cookies, candies, egg nog, or maybe a pie made from grandmother’s secret recipe are sure to revive–or create–warm
Medicaid Planning
Transition to a Better You in “Healthy Aging Month”
September historically is a transitional time for many Americans, as little kids go back to school, bigger kids go off to college, summer resorts shut down for the season, and so on. September also has been designated “Healthy Aging Month.” The rationale makes great sense. While so many other seasonal changes are taking place, why
Understanding the Rising Costs of Long-Term Care
The uncertainty of the future can be a scary thing. As you get older, your body and your finances change, affecting every facet of your life and creating the need to make sure that you have a plan in place, should anything unforeseen occur. This is why you need the assistance of an elder law
Addressing the Needs of Mental Health Awareness
May is national Mental Health Awareness month, and it is an important annual effort which serves to benefit millions of people. Initially suggested in 1949 by organizations within the mental health care field, the yearly observation was made official by presidential decree in 2013. At that time, the move to designate a regular Mental Health
Long-Term Care Insurance Program Bill Passed in Washington State
As you get older, how you pay for your living expenses, as well as any care you may require, becomes more of a pressing issue. If you are a senior without a plan in place, you may react like many and begin spending your assets, in order to pay for the living environment and care
Spring Into Fitness and Feel Better Fast
Throughout history, the arrival of spring eagerly has been welcomed by virtually everyone besides skiers and snowboarders. There also are a few other exceptions, such as a St. Louis pediatric orthopedic surgeon who dreads the annual rush of injuries. With nicer weather, millions of children start climbing trees, riding bikes, and skateboarding again, inevitably leading
Personal Caregivers Deserve Thanks and Appreciation
Countless dedicated, unselfish individuals who have dedicated their lives for the service of others deserve our gratitude. Whether they are Veterans, emergency first responders, or simply one of millions of ordinary citizens who voluntarily make sacrifices to help someone. That includes personal caregivers – the countless women and men who provide support to others who
Virginia Man Leaves Nursing Home for Holiday Inn, Due to Costs
When you are planning for your future, you need to understand the financial aspects of every decision that you make. You need to know how much your plans and the care you will require will cost. You also need to know how to pay for these things, while still protecting your assets, so that way,
Be Aware of Important Medicare Changes for 2019
For American citizens over the age of 65, access to health insurance through Medicare is a wonderful perk. Subsidized government health care can be a welcomed relief after dealing with private insurance and costly prescriptions for much of their adult lives. Perhaps not surprisingly, an AARP survey of older adults in 2018 reported that Medicare
Be Aware of the Symptoms of a Stroke
When many older Americans talk about strokes, they may be referring to their golf scores or how they show affection for their cats. That is probably a bit of an exaggeration, but the real truth – according to many medical experts – is that most people typically do not give much serious thought to the