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Stay informed with our regularly updated Maine Elder Law Blog. We cover essential topics to help you plan for the future and make informed decisions for yourself and your loved ones.

Our articles explore:

  • Medicare & MaineCare (Medicaid) – eligibility, planning tips, and updates

  • Wellness & Healthy Aging – strategies for living your best life in retirement

  • Caregiving & Memory Care – resources and support for family caregivers

  • Financial & Legal Planning – wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection

  • Long-Term Care Planning – options for home care, assisted living, and nursing homes

  • Estate Planning News & Updates – changes in Maine laws that may affect your plan

Whether you are planning ahead, facing a crisis, or supporting aging parents, our blog provides practical guidance and trusted information.

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Reasons to Take Your Social Security Benefit Early

September 10, 2018
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Should You Take Social Security Benefits Early? Deciding when to start Social Security benefits is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make in retirement. While claiming benefits early means receiving smaller monthly payments, it does not necessarily reduce the total lifetime benefit you may receive — depending on your life expectancy and financial […]

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Creative Financial Approaches to Long Term Care Services

September 6, 2018
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Creative Financial Approaches to Long-Term Care Services Long-term care insurance was heavily marketed throughout the 1980s and 1990s as a smart way to cover the high cost of nursing homes, assisted living, and in-home care for seniors. But the long-term care (LTC) insurance landscape has changed dramatically. What was once an industry of over 100 […]

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Long-Term Care Insurance

September 4, 2018
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Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance: What You Need to Know Long-term care insurance (LTC insurance) is an important safety net for older adults or individuals with disabilities who may one day need help with daily living or medical support. Unfortunately, many people wait until it’s too late to explore their options and miss out on the […]

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National Senior Citizens Day: We Appreciate You!

August 21, 2018
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August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day, first declared in 1988 by President Reagan. As this special day approaches, we want to pause and say We Appreciate You! Thank you for the many ways you enrich our community. This National Senior Citizens Day appreciation is for your wisdom, kindness, and contributions that make a lasting […]

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National Senior Citizens Day: Appreciating Our Senior Citizens

August 20, 2018
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Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day – August 21 August 21 is recognized as National Senior Citizens Day, first established in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. It’s a day to honor the many ways seniors enrich our communities. From volunteering and staying active in civic life to sharing wisdom and guidance with younger generations, senior citizens […]

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