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…
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…
Dementia affects nearly 50 million people worldwide, but most of the population has no idea what it feels like. Even if you have a family member suffering from a cognitive disease, it’s hard to imagine what goes on inside their…
An annuity is a financial product that pays a fixed amount of money every year throughout the life of the annuitant. Most annuities are deferred, meaning the payout doesn’t occur until a later date. However, you can receive immediate payouts…
Throughout this world, there are constant reports of bad news, causing us stress. It is also common for us to experience stress due to illnesses and injuries. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope…
Government agencies that supervise long-term care facilities are underfunded, according to sources. They lack the resources to do proper inspections of residential health facilities. You may have seen the rating system provided by the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services…
A living will, also known as an advance health care directive, is a legal document that specifies what actions you would like medical professionals to take if you became incapable of making decisions. A living will is crucial for all…
The baby boomer generation will require more care as they enter their golden years. Some may be able to get the care they need at home from a family member or in the form of hired help. Many will need…