Elder Law

Hiring A Caregiver: Do It Yourself Or Go Through An Agency?

Oct 17, 2011

Most seniors prefer to stay at home as long as possible rather than move into a nursing home. For ma...

Why You Need To Plan For Long-term Care?

Sep 02, 2011

Thinking about a time when you will need help taking care of yourself is not fun. That is why most p...

The Difference Between Alzheimers And Dementia

Jul 05, 2011

Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia interchangeably, but they have very dif...

Daily Money Managers For Seniors

Jul 05, 2011

Having difficulty keeping on top of your bills? Maybe a daily money manager can help. Daily money ma...

Consumer Reports Guide To New Medicare Changes

Jul 05, 2011

For those in Medicare or about to join there are important changes, including new benefits, since th...

What You Need To Know About Signing Up For Medicare

Apr 12, 2011

The first of the 78 million baby boomers turned 65 on January 1, 2011, and some 10,000 boomers a day...

New Medicare Numbers For 2011

Jan 19, 2011

The basic premium for Medicare Part B will be $115.40 a month in 2011, up from $110.50 in 2010 (a 4....

Reviewing Your Medicare Plan More Important Than Ever

Nov 07, 2010

Medicare open enrollment is coming! During the annual open enrollment period, which runs from Novemb...

New, Little-known Dementia Affects 1.3 Million

Nov 07, 2010

Quick, what is the the second-most common type of progressive dementia in the elderly? Lewy body dem...

The Medicare Skilled Nursing Care Benefit

Sep 19, 2010

Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of “skilled nursing” care per spell of illness. However, t...