Existing laws are sometimes circumvented by fraudsters, so more tools are needed to stop them from ruining older adults' financial stability. In earlier decades, fraud schemes by snail mail and phone scams were limited. Now that digital technology, the internet,…
We have all witnessed friends and family members die slowly and dehumanizingly as a result of Alzheimer's disease. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when your loved one can no longer speak,…
Frequently called a living will, an advance health care directive specifies what action you want medical professionals to take in the event that you are incapacitated. A living will is crucial for all adults because accidents or a sudden onset…
In 2023, there will be the highest (COLA) in decades and a reduction in Medicare Part B premiums. It is being touted as a win for the American people. According to the Social Security Administration, there will be an 8.7…
Estate planning and elder law differ from each other when it comes to planning for your future financial affairs and health care needs. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are…