A ground-breaking new medical training facility, one focusing on the care of older patients, was just opened. The Simulation Lab…
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Stimulus Payments for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA or Stimulus Bill) includes a one-time payment of $250 to anyone…
New Year, New Tax Rates- Is Your Estate Protected?
Though it was a long, often contentious time coming, Congress did finally approve a bill to reduce what everyone dubbed…
Virginia Has Authorized Programs in Anticipation of the Graying of the State
The latest population projections support researchers' estimates that there will be more than 1.8 million people over the age of…
Adult Day Care Question
Question: I am the primary caregiver for my elderly mother. I have become aware of the daily stress and emotional…
Identity Theft Targeting the Elderly Is on the Rise
Identity theft can occur in a number of ways, including someone hacking into an online account, stealing a credit card…
How to Approach Your Parents About Their Estate Plan
Hook Law Center often hears from children who are concerned that their parents may not have an estate plan in…
Elder Care Research Gaining Traction
Researchers at the Bureau of Labor Statistics interview people every day to see how they managed the tasks of the…
Women and Estate Planning
When people hear the term "estate planning," they often think of a wealthy older gentleman managing extensive business and personal…
