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Estate Planning, Elder Law, What’s the Difference?

April 3, 2019
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The short answer: Both share similar concerns. The longer answer? The differences make all the difference.   The Concerns are Similar   No matter what age we’re in, life can deliver some hard knocks. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst. We can get into accidents, especially when we’re young and under the […]

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Memory care and the epidemic of Alzheimer’s

March 27, 2019
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Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease typically with a long pre-clinical phase which gradually worsens. Initial symptoms are often mistaken for normal aging and include problems with language, mood swings, disorientation, loss of motivation, poor self-care and behavioral issues. There are no treatments to stop or reverse the disease progression. Alzheimer’s accounts for 60 to […]

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The physical challenges of aging in place

March 25, 2019
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According to AARP aging in place is a goal for 3 out of 4 Americans aged 50 or more. These seniors and near seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to facilitate this. The alternatives include home sharing (32%), building an additional or accessory dwelling unit (31%) and locating into villages that provide services which enable […]

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Understanding What Elder Law Attorneys Do

March 20, 2019
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According to the US Census Bureau, more than 51 million Americans are currently aged 65 or older, and the number is steadily increasing while medical and technological advancements are allowing seniors to live longer and better lives than ever before. The expanding needs of the US aging population are contributing to an increase in federal […]

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Medicaid Matters: Plan for When Your Ill Spouse Leaves Home

March 14, 2019
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You may see it coming: Much as you want to and hard as you try, you just can’t take care of your ill spouse at home anymore. At this emotionally difficult time, the last thing you need is the stress of not knowing where to find the money to pay for the steep costs of […]

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