24 09, 2022

Resources for Caregivers of Older Adults with Dementia

2023-02-13T12:28:17-05:00September 24th, 2022|

Every year, 16 million people in the United States care for family and friends with dementia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Caregivers of people with dementia provide care for longer durations than those who assist individuals with other conditions. [...]

19 09, 2022

Who Are Parties to an Estate?

2022-09-19T10:25:56-04:00September 19th, 2022|

When people pass away, their assets go through probate — a legal process that distributes the person’s assets after death. The parties to an estate are the people involved in the probate process. Although not technically a party to the [...]

17 09, 2022

Preventing and Reducing the Risk of Falls: Tips and Recommendations

2023-02-13T12:28:12-05:00September 17th, 2022|

Each year, 36 million older adults fall, with one out of every five falls resulting in physical trauma, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Injuries from falls, such as hip fractures, can lead to hospitalizations, surgeries, and nursing home [...]

17 09, 2022

Medicare Advantage: New Bill May Speed Up Your Access to Care

2023-02-13T12:28:14-05:00September 17th, 2022|

If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you — along with roughly 28 million others who rely on this type of coverage — may soon have an easier time obtaining necessary medical care. Currently, patients with Medicare Advantage plans often [...]

16 09, 2022

No Will? You’re Putting Your Kids at Risk

2022-09-14T15:19:42-04:00September 16th, 2022|

Many people delay the conversation or thoughts of having to prepare a will. Confronting the possibility of one’s death is not easy. However, as the recent death of Anne Heche shows us, not having a will can place a significant [...]

13 09, 2022

Is a Medicaid Planner Right for You?

2023-02-13T12:28:08-05:00September 13th, 2022|

A Medicaid Planner is a term that encompasses many different types of professionals who may be able to assist you or a loved one with qualifying for Medicaid benefits. Not every Medicaid Planner may be appropriate for your individual needs [...]

13 09, 2022

Preventing and Reducing the Risk of Falls: Tips and Recommendations

2023-02-13T12:28:10-05:00September 13th, 2022|

Each year, 36 million older adults fall, with one out of every five falls resulting in physical trauma, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Injuries from falls, such as hip fractures, can lead to hospitalizations, surgeries, and nursing home [...]

9 09, 2022

The FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

2022-09-08T16:56:36-04:00September 9th, 2022|

On August 17, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. Devices for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss will be available in October 2022. The FDA’s rule follows President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in [...]