Individuals with special needs must be very careful how they handle their finances in order to maintain eligibility for means-tested public benefits, such as VA pensions programs, Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”), Medicaid, Section 8 Housing, food stamps and other federal and state programs. Each program evaluates income and assets differently […]
The Chicago Tribune recently published an article on the potential increase of testing for Alzheimer’s. While this can prove helpful to prepare for the future, many people are wary about knowing whether or not they have the disease.
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If you or a loved one has been […]
Merry Christmas! This Today Show article features a heartwarming video that shows what’s important on Christmas. See the video here!
The Idaho Statesman recently reported on a bill that will soon likely be signed into law. The Secure Act is aimed to help people save more for retirement, and removes some of the barriers to saving. Read the article here!
CNBC recently reported a story on Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug. Advances like these are exciting, but it is still early in the process. Read more here!
Bloomberg recently published bad news for retirement age people in the United States. According to the article, 20% of those age 65 and up have not retired. Many of those cannot afford to. Read the article here.
If long term care is a concern in your retirement plan, […]
Time recently published an interesting story on the role of robots in long term care facilities. This story follows a robot named Stevie and his team of Irish scientists […]
The Daily Cardinal recently reported that a Madison resident established a musical nonprofit to assist the elderly. In collaboration with local hospitals, the non profit plays music from the elderly’s youth to promote nostalgia, and greater connection with the volunteer.
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BBC recently reported that in the UK, by the age of 46, half of women will be unpaid carers, while the same for men is not until age 57. This research only includes the UK but it is an interesting report for global trends of unpaid caregivers.
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Forbes recently reported that elder financial abuse training in banks has risen sharply in the last two years. According to a survey of banks, this number has risen from 17% to 90% to keep seniors from being defrauded.
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