Search Results for: "Long-term Care"
The Problem of Affording Long-Term Care
In a study, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has found that almost 75% of Americans who retire will…
Understanding the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
The Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) offers long-term care for federal or US postal employees or any active or retired Uniformed…
The Aspects of Life Care Planning
While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging and preserve a family legacy. …
Hospice Providers Riddled With Deficiencies in Care
Hospice care is meant to provide comfort by reducing suffering and focusing on the quality of life for the patient and the…
Family Caregiving and Alzheimer’s Disease
By 2020, a significant portion of the American baby boomer generation has reached the age of 65 or older, which increases their…
Why Unmarried Partners Should Care about Estate Planning
According to a 2019 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 7 percent of surveyed adults were living with an unmarried partner,…
Annuities for Married Couples
Many Medicaid applicants are denied coverage for long-term care because they have too much money or too many assets…
Comparing Elder Law and Estate Planning
Even though these two types of law are for different stages in life, they are often handled at the same time. …
Government Programs for Seniors
Every year billions of available dollars in US benefits programs are not claimed because older adults (55 or more) are unsure if they are eligible and, if so, how to apply….
Special Needs Estate Planning for Children and Adults
How do special needs differ from other needs? For those with learning difficulties, behavioral or emotional issues, or physical disabilities, special needs…