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A Quick Guide to Understanding the Differences in Medicare and Medicaid
Most people who work in healthcare may recognize the acronym LASA, which stands for “look-alike-sound-alike” and is usually seen when referencing medications. When it comes to federal programs, Medicaid and Medicare, in written form, look alike and they do sound alike...
What You need To Know About Estate Planning For a Secure Future
Estate planning may sound like the domain of the very wealthy, however, in the eyes of the law, an estate is simply the aggregate of property an individual owns, and most everyone owns something. Property ownership includes individual as well as jointly owned bank...
Why a Personal Property Memorandum is an Essential to Your Estate Plan
Family members often end up arguing over mom or dad’s favorite items when that parent dies. Arguments can take place over things like a coffee mug, a piece of jewelry or a painting. These types of arguments can be eliminated by filling out a personal property...
Is It Safe For Your Loved Ones to be in Nursing Homes During Covid-19?
Asian nurse helping elder man walking in rehab facility. Uncertainty can breed fear, particularly when it comes to caring options for a loved one currently in a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facing the questions like how long this health crisis will last...
The Advantage of Seniors Using Voice First Technology
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across America and disrupt day to day lives. Those who are age 65 or higher experience a higher virus fatality rate, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to recommend that older adults stay at home...
Comparing the Primary Options for Long-term Care
Long-term care choices are tied to the resources a senior has to cover living costs, and vary widely in cost, assistance, and care provided.
Government Programs Like Medicare and Social Security are Unprepared for Aging Population
Government programs like Social Security and Medicare are expected to have financial insolvency issues in the coming decades. The deluge of aging Americans and the increase in longevity in the already 65 plus population are the main reasons for this alarm. According...
Encouraging Technology Adoption Among Seniors
Encouraging seniors in your life to adopt new technology like voice assistance can help greatly in your efforts to stay connected.
When Should Elder Care Facilities Open Back Up?
Many states are easing Covid-19 restrictions, but how should nursing homes and other care facilities in New York respond?
Problems for E-Signatures and Social Security
Electronic signature laws during the COVID-19 pandemic are playing a more significant role than ever before. The laws outlining acceptable electronic transaction standards that have the same effect as paper and ink signatures are the state Uniform Electronic...
Learn About the Windfall Elimination Provision
If you receive a pension from your employment that did not pay social security payroll taxes, your SSA benefit might be reduced by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). How can you know if this is your situation? Your social security statement does not reflect any...
Does Your Estate Warrant a Trust?
This is a common question we hear. Read on for information to help figure out whether you need a trust and, if so, what kind fits your specific situation. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you want a trust to permit that child to inherit without losing...