Many people are aware of the importance of advance medical directives. In the event that you become incapacitated, these directives…
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities Offer One Option for Retirees
There are many living options available for seniors, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) have become one of the most…
In 12 Months, VA’s Disability Claims Backlog Falls 44 Percent
In recent years, deserving U.S. veterans have had to endure lengthy waits for their disability benefits. Each case needs to…
Does Your Long-Term Care Insurance Permit You to Hire Home Caregivers Directly?
According to long-term care insurer Genworth, nearly three-quarters of those who require long-term care prefer to receive that service in…
What Are Pooled Special Needs Trusts?
A special needs trust can be a crucial tool for many families to pass on assets to their special-needs children…
How to Prevent Identity Theft with Your Medicare ID Card
A recent Reuters article highlights an identity security problem for U.S. seniors. Identification cards issued by Medicare contain instructions to…
First-party and third-party special needs trusts protect benefit eligibility
Individuals with special needs often depend on government benefits in order to afford things that many of us take for…
Elder advocacy group urges Congress to help seniors in 2014
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently released a list of five recommendations for Congress to help American seniors in…
Medicaid Rule Change Strengthens Home- and Community-Based Care
Millions of low- and fixed-income Americans depend on Medicaid for health care. Many are fortunate enough to receive that care…
