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Jan. 23, 2020

Nearly 70 percent of Americans who reach the age of 65 will need some form of long-term care in their lives for a period of three years or longer…

Jan. 23, 2020

For a family caregiver, the thought of confronting a loved one and asking for their car keys can result in a highly charged and emotional face-off. For many elders, driving represents their last vestige of freedom at a time when their physical limitations have already deprived them of their physical independence.

Jan. 23, 2020

For elders, no injuries are as risk intensive and dangerous as suffering a serious fall. As we age, our bones dehydrate, lose density and become brittle. By the time we reach our senior years, the ability to safely ambulate and keep one’s balance becomes more difficult and requires more support and assistance from others.

Jan. 23, 2020

Proponents of the right-to-die movement believe that terminally ill patients have a fundamental right to choose how and under what circumstances they wish to die. From advance directives to physician-assisted dying, the choice to die with dignity…

Jan. 23, 2020

The complexities of the Social Security retirement rules can be overwhelming. This is especially true as it relates to the advantages and disadvantages of choosing the best claim-date given your specific situation and retirement needs.

Jan. 23, 2020

My husband passed away two months ago at age 68. I am 60 and work part-time as a real estate agent. I would like to know whether I am eligible to receive my husband’s social security benefits. My husband had both life insurance and a monthly pension from his work. How do I find out if I am entitled to my husband’s monthly social security benefits?

Jan. 23, 2020

End-of-Life planning is an essential conversation for elders to have with their children or caregiver. Failing to engage in these discussions can turn into chaos for the surviving family as they search for important end of life documents to resolve inheritance issues and to make sure the deceased has her wishes honored in a organized and respectful way.

Jan. 23, 2020

It was early morning when I was awakened by a call that my mother had suffered a massive stroke. My father had died about a year earlier from Cancer. My younger sister had taken care of our father and now it was my turn…

Jan. 23, 2020

Filing for Social Security retirement benefits without knowing your options can preclude your spouse from cash benefit as well as precluding yourself from collecting two benefits.

Jan. 23, 2020

It is not uncommon for couples to exchange vows in order to take advantage of the tax deduction. Often the birth of a new baby is referred to as “our little tax deduction.” And the tax benefits continue for the blissfully betrothed when you throw in the mortgage interest deduction.