Think about how you would feel if you were ill and were unsure whether or not you could afford medical care. Unfortunately, for many Americans, seeking medical care hinges on affordability rather than medical necessity. About half of US adults have gone…
During Jeanette's mother's hospitalization, Jeanette's father begged her to take care of her mother if he ever became unable. Of course, Jeanette said, "Yes." Years later, Jeanette's father passed. Her mother's hearing and eyesight failed, she could no longer drive,…
AARP estimates that three out of four Americans over the age of 50 are planning on aging in place. These seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to make it happen. The alternatives include home sharing (32%), modifying their home…
People with disabilities travel using phrases such as "accessible travel" and "disabled travel" which are relatively new. There is a lot to consider when traveling with a disability. Proper research, planning, and preparation are crucial. In the past, traveling as…
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in managing long-term care (LTC) for older adults may become a crucial part of the future. The increasing relevance and adoption of AI have sparked debate over whether introducing it to healthcare technologies is…
Growing numbers of people with disabilities live in the United States, and planning for an adult child's future well-being is a responsive, continuous process. A Journal of the American Medical Association reports the life expectancy of adults with Down Syndrome…
Thinking about death, especially your own death can be uncomfortable. Add to that the issue of what will happen to our assets after our deaths and it’s little wonder why so few people have created wills and other estate planning…
Artificial intelligence (AI) may become a crucial part of technologies used to manage long-term care (LTC) for older adults in the near future. With all the discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) and whether it’s good or bad, I’d like to…
As an elder law attorney, I see people’s lives suddenly change when a loved one requires caretaking. Whether your spouse’s health declines or another relative needs help, you won’t know the difficulties of being a caregiver until you become one.…
When you become seriously ill or injured, nursing home care can cost an astronomical amount. You might also know that Medicare would cover only a minimal amount of those costs. Private insurance doesn’t seem like a good bet if you’ve…