Medicare Benefits 2024: 5 Positive Changes for Seniors
More than 65 million seniors across the country benefit from Medicare, a government health insurance program. When Does Medicare Start? At age 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you…
Medicaid Planning Can Protect Your Home and Assets
Your most valuable property may be your home, which is true for many people. You likelywant your children to inherit that value when you pass away. However,you mayalso haveconcernsaboutplanningfor the…
Should a POLST Be Part of Your Care Plan?
The American Hospital Association estimates that half of Americans suffer from chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Following a diagnosis, many experience concerns about the kind of care…
Notarizing Documents for Seniors With a Dementia Diagnosis
An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can be a challenging journey for the person and family alike. When the diagnosis occurs, a ticking clock begins on the timeline for getting proper…
Urban Institute: 400,000 Veterans Expected to be Uninsured in 2024
About 5 percent of non-elderly veterans — about 400,000 individuals — are projected to be uninsured in 2024, according to a new Urban Institute report. More than half, or 52.3…
What Does Incapacitated Mean in Elder Law & Estate Planning?
When working with an attorney to prepare for your future and address the challenges associated with aging, you will likely come across the term “incapacitated.” Incapacitated Definition Someone who is…
How No Surprises Act May Help With Unexpected Medical Bills
The No Surprises Act is a federal law enacted to protect patients from unexpected medical bills incurred on or after January 1, 2022. It aims to address the issue of…
CMS Extends Spousal Assets Rules for At-Home Medicaid Services
A great many disabled adults in Mississippi, including a number of our clients, receive Medicaid assistance (personal care attendants, home-delivered meals, adult day care) through the Medicaid Elderly & Disabled…
What Is Hospice Care at Home?
Hospice care is a type of health care that patients with terminally ill conditions rely on at the end of their lives. This type of care focuses on pain management…
Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans: A Comprehensive Guide
By Melissa Bean Updated May 12, 2023 Caring for a loved one who needs help with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing or bathing, often feels overwhelming. Even…