Over the past decade, elder financial abuse has been a growing problem. The financial exploitation of older or vulnerable adults can take many different forms. This portion of the population can be exploited by strangers of professionals who deal with…
Signed into law by President Trump in 2018, the Senior Safe Act is designed to protect our elders from financial abuse from either within a family or support system, or by scam artists preying upon them. Tens of billions of…
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is defined as an irreversible, progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age. It is the most common form of dementia. What causes Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a…
The senior population of the United States is increasing rapidly as the baby boomer generation ages, and the influx of international migration continues. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men, and women,…
Suppose that your estate plan is all set. It will be taking care of your home, savings, and investments, making sure that your family will get those valuable estate items fairly and efficiently. Your plan will also protect your legacy…
It is nothing short of a national tragedy; 45 percent of aging Americans are not making it financially to meet their most basic needs. Many of these older adults must routinely shuffle their available resources in an attempt to keep…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports one out of five senior falls causes a serious injury like a broken bone or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday…
There is a link between hearing loss and health risks according to a ten-year study by the Journal of the America Medical Association (JAMA). The risks include a 50 percent greater risk of dementia, a 40 percent greater risk of…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently sent a proposal to the administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that press reports describe as making it harder for older workers to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. After a review…
“Can’t I just download a will off the internet, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, put my kids on my bank account, and be done with my estate plan?” This is a question we commonly hear. It’s just not…