The National Council on Aging reports that approximately 92% of elderly individuals suffer from at least one chronic illness, with 77% having at least two. According to the Administration for Community Living, 19% of older people aged 65 and up admitted to an...
As people age and enter their senior years, they may become vulnerable to different types of abuse; however, one type that is seldom reported is financial manipulation. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, fewer than 2% of these types of abuse...
While some special needs adults may be able to live independently, others may need more care. You should create a care plan for your child's adult life. Special needs adults all have different capabilities, and you need to make sure your plan takes your child's...
While researching the costs older adults often face after retiring, you realize that Medicaid and your savings may not cover everything. Could you qualify for Medicaid and Medicare? AARP explains how to combine the two programs. By fully understanding your options...
When working on your estate plan review, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. After all, your estate plan took years to create and refine. Many people also mistakenly believe that they must do a full review every time. But this is not the case. If you are just doing a...
Estate planning is a topic that can be difficult to think about, let alone discuss. People often put off thinking or doing anything about their estate plan, thinking that they will have plenty of time to create one in the future. However, putting it off too long can...
