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Better Ways to Treat Alzheimer’s Patients
The National Institute of Health (NIH) Library of Medicine reports the most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, accounting for approximately two-thirds of all diagnosed cases of dementia. Alzheimer’s is also… Read “Better Ways to Treat Alzheimer’s Patients”
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Understanding the Qualifications for Social Security
Anyone can become either temporarily or permanently disabled. Some projections are estimating that Americans in their 20s today have an approximate 30 percent chance of experiencing a disability profound enough to cause… Read “Understanding the Qualifications for Social Security”
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The New World for Long-Term Care Insurance
You have probably heard about the astronomical costs of nursing-home care if you become seriously ill or injured. You might also know that Medicare would cover only a minimal amount of those costs. Private insurance… Read “The New World for Long-Term Care Insurance”
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The Escalating Long-Term Care Crisis
Americans are facing an escalating long-term care (LTC) crisis. Industry driven, massively underpriced policies are playing fiscal catch up with hefty premium rate increases. This price increase is forcing some aging… Read “The Escalating Long-Term Care Crisis”
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How to Know When You Need a Trust
This is a common question we hear. Read on for information to help figure out whether you need a trust and, if so, what kind fits your specific situation. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you want a… Read “How to Know When You Need a Trust”
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Second Marriages and Medicaid
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 they say “I do.” But that could happen. Current costs for… Read “Second Marriages and Medicaid”
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There’s an Epidemic of Immobility
There is an entire senior industry built around preventative measures and responses to protect older people from falling, and with good reason. According to the National Council on Aging Falls Prevention Facts, “falls… Read “There’s an Epidemic of Immobility”
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DID THE SECURE ACT RUIN YOUR ESTATE PLAN?
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enrichment Act of 2019 or the SECURE Act, was set into law on January 1, 2020. The Act changed many of the long-standing rules about Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)… Read “DID THE SECURE ACT RUIN YOUR ESTATE PLAN?”
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You’d Be Surprised What Technology Can Be Hacked
The internet of things (IoT) is responsible for many conveniences via embedded electronic devices, and many seniors are making use of these technologies. It is becoming increasingly common for everyday items like… Read “You’d Be Surprised What Technology Can Be Hacked”
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Lifestyle Diseases on the Rise
Health experts have been advising people for years about unhealthy habits being the cause of “lifestyle” diseases that are increasing across the US. These lifestyle diseases become more common with age and include heart… Read “Lifestyle Diseases on the Rise”