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Isolation is Increasing Self-neglect Among Elderly Americans

September 4, 2020
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elderly neglect

Because of the coronavirus, our elder population is experiencing isolation from their family and extended community interaction, increasing the likelihood of neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older Americans will likely continue living 2020 in mostly solitary circumstances. Rising instances of loneliness can […]

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Beneficiary Designations: Pitfalls You May Not Know About

September 1, 2020
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Beneficiary Designations: Pitfalls You May Not Know About

You might think that leaving your property to your heirs would be simple enough. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life insurance and retirement accounts, and you’re done.   If only things […]

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Living Alone in Your 50s and 60s Increases Your Risk of Dementia by 30 Percent

August 25, 2020
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Living Alone in Your 50s and 60s Increases Your Risk of Dementia by 30 Percent

Living arrangements for aging Americans are decidedly leaning towards aging in place. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research findings show that older people are more likely to live alone in the United States than […]

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Inheritances and Medicaid: Be Careful, Plan Ahead

August 20, 2020
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Inheritances and Medicaid

Mistakes can be made when it comes to inheritances and Medicaid. Those mistakes can be costly.   When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to minimize expensive penalties. What “careful” means, though, can be misunderstood without the necessary expertise. […]

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Finding a Continuing Care Retirement Community

August 17, 2020
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continuing care retirement community

Continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) are gaining in popularity across the United States. Sometimes referred to as life plan communities, the goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to live in the same community, though in different phase locations, during their aging process. In essence, it is a […]

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