Recognizing and Addressing Signs of Elder Abuse
Sometimes an issue can be widespread but difficult to address. For example, elder abuse has become a serious yet often overlooked problem in society today.…
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What the Future May Hold for Medicaid Long-Term Care: Examining New Federal Medicaid Initiatives
Medicaid is a primary source of payment for long-term care services in the United States. In many cases, Medicaid is used to pay for residential…
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Tips for Working Past Retirement Age
For some Americans, the term “golden years” no longer means taking a break from work, often by choice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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The New Stimulus Package Offers More Than Checks to Some Retirees
The COVID-19 public health emergency harmed many vulnerable members of society, including retirees. In addition to health problems, the disease brought with it financial issues…
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Can a Sibling with a Financial Power of Attorney Dictate Their Parent’s Social Calendar?
Our closest relationships are often with family members. But family relationships can also be our most complicated. Aging parents may begin to rely on one…
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Does the Movie I Care a Lot Accurately Depict Guardianships? In a Word, No.
Movies generally are intended to entertain or enlighten audiences. But sometimes the two functions become muddled. For example, the Netflix original movie, I Care a Lot,…
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Strengthening Medicare: The Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Suggestions for the Biden Administration
The Center for Medicare Advocacy (the “Center”) works toward providing better Medicare coverage and health care, especially for older people and people with disabilities. In…
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Retirees, Don’t Miss These Critical 2021 Dates
As retirees, you might focus more on enjoying retirement instead of working on retirement plans, taxes, and healthcare. However, important dates are coming up in…
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FAQs About COVID-19 Stimulus Checks
Even with extensive news coverage, questions surround the government’s COVID-19 stimulus check programs. This article should answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Am…
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How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Finances
About 64% of us feel stressed about money, according to a recent study by the American Psychological Association. Anxious feelings about money do not necessarily…
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Government Nursing Home Incentives Don’t Always Work as Expected
Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for millions of Americans each year. Another government program – Medicaid – covers even more nursing home costs than…
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A Simple Guide to Claiming and Maximizing Social Security Benefits
Over 64 million people received some form of Social Security benefits in October 2020. The majority received retirement benefits. Likely, many of these recipients did…
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