The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation August 3 requiring hospitals across the nation to tell Medicare patients when they receive observation care, but have not been admitted to the hospital…
On July 30, 2015 we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Medicaid, the medical insurance program for children, the poor, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Some facts about Medicaid are…
On July 30, 2015 we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Medicare, the medical insurance program for the elderly and persons with disabilities. In 1963, when President John Kennedy signed the…
For those who have paid into the system, Social Security promises to provide a reliable source of income during your senior years. However, how much you receive each month depends…
A 2009 Smart Money article addressed the issue of dementia and its effect on a person’s finances. It found that, during the recession, problems in the economy were difficult enough,…
A recent Mississippi court case involved a trust created by a mother. She left the assets at her death to her children and grandchildren. However, she gave them in the…
“Hello, Rick. It’s good to see you again.” Before I turned to see who spoke those words, I knew. That resonant, clear, deep voice could only belong to one man.…
We have long heard and known that being seriously overweight contributes to many chronic health problems. This Kaiser Health News report reveals how researchers in the fields of aging have…
Some people wish to leave certain children, grandchildren or others out of their wills, or leave them less than others. These clients may wish to use a “no contest” clause.…
Dear Will and Owen, Well, we did it! And I think we had fun doing it. We made the ladies happy on Valentine’s Day, and whenever that happens, it’s…
