About 54 million Americans, or 1 in every 5 people, report having a disability. Most Americans will experience a disability at some point, and for many, the disability will occur very suddenly and unexpectedly. It could happen to anyone, at…
Tag: elder law
Musings on Financial Aid
My oldest child is a senior in high school, and we are filling out the financial aid forms for the first time. There has been a big change in the world of collegiate financial aid. In prior years, the Free…
Cruising through Caregiving – Book Review
Cruising through Caregiving is a terrific book helping all those who have cared for or will care for someone in their family through the aging process deal with the stress of serving in such a capacity. The thrust of her…
Planning for Small Business Owners Is Critically Important
At times we all fall victim to focusing on the present at the expense of planning for the future. Many business owners continually focus on the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual goals of the business and often do not consider…
How to appeal a Medicare denial
If you were denied coverage or payment by Medicare, you have the option of filing an appeal. The denial must be from Medicare, your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or your Medicare health plan. It is within your right to file…
Four Legal Documents for Managing an Incapacitated Parent’s Affairs
When an elderly parent becomes incapacitated or terminally ill, the management of the parent's financial and medical affairs often falls to one of the children. By having the proper legal documents in place, you can help ensure that this process…
Steps to Take in Resolving a Dispute with a Nursing Home
Disputes between nursing homes and residents' families can arise over a number of topics. The quality of care and food, adequate staffing levels for proper assistance, and opportunities for occupational therapy are all possible points of conflict. If you never…
Americans Support Raising Taxes to Protect Social Security
Despite years of debate on Capitol Hill, Congress has failed to act on Social Security reform. Any reform proposal with a fighting chance would likely include an increase in payroll taxes. Would the American public support such measures? Recently, the…
Seniors Part of Study To Improve Cognitive Skills
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor made headlines in late February 2013 when he stated The National Science Foundation wasted more than $1 million on seniors, paying them to play the online, virtual-world game World of Warcraft and studying the effect…
