How Estate Plans Can Help Family Members Avoid Legal Battles
There are so many ways that family problems can become legal problems when a loved one needs end-of-life care or passes away, leaving an inheritance.
Home Safety for Aging in Place: A Guide for Older Adults
Aging in place involves making modifications to ensure safety, comfort, and accessibility for older adults.
Before You Move Your Parents to an Assisted Living Facility
Identifying the most suitable long-term care facility for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents’ needs, budget, and lifestyle with desirable locations.
Spring Cleaning for Your Estate Plan: Review and Revise
Creating an estate plan is not a one-time task. As your life changes, so should your estate plan.
What Makes a ‘Good’ Nursing Home? 10 Points to Consider
Finding the right long-term care facility is a major decision. The best choice will be specific to your unique needs, preferences, and medical care requirements. Consider the following factors when searching for a nursing home.
Proper Retirement Planning Avoids Underestimating Care Costs
According to a 2024 study, nearly two-thirds of pre-retired individuals surveyed are underestimating their expected retirement health care expenses.
Protecting Your Parents’ Assets From Nursing Home Costs
With the exorbitant cost of nursing home care, many families worry about depleting their loved ones’ life savings to pay for the care they need.
Four Key Medicare 2025 Changes You Need to Know
Medicare is constantly evolving to adapt to the needs of older Americans, and several significant changes have been incorporated into the program for 2025.
Caregiver Support: You Are Not Alone
A Place for Mom reports that 41.8 million Americans, most of them women, provide unpaid care for adults aged 50 and older. More than a quarter of those receiving such care have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, per AARP.
Estate Planning Checklist: 4 Initial Steps You Can Take
Here are some steps you can take to get started with the estate planning process, even before you meet with an attorney to work on any legal documents.