Practical articles on Medicaid, estate planning, elder care, and the legal questions families in Chester County face every day.
Alzheimer’s-related changes in the brain may begin years before symptoms appear. These changes are associated with biological markers that can be measured in blood, and researchers are developing blood tests that look for them. But current tests have specific uses and limits: A screening test identifies people who may need
Memory care is specialized care for patients living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other conditions that cause memory loss. Hospitals and nursing homes may have memory
Physical therapy helps elders recover from injuries and illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and prevent future injuries. It can be an essential component of health care
Many adult children wonder what their aging parents may need and how can they can help provide it for them. You may constantly worry about
It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one. In some cases, caregiver
When it comes to filing your 2022 federal tax return for the 2023 tax season, you may be able to access several forms of assistance
Every three months, those with original Medicare receive a claims statement called a Medicare Summary Notice. As Medicare.gov explains, this notification describes all the services or supplies
According to a recent national study, nearly a quarter of Americans aged 50 and older say they – or a loved one – needed long-term care
While a guardian can support the protected person by making important decisions, in some cases, an individual may wish to change or dissolve the arrangement.
Are you a taxpayer who has purchased long-term care insurance (LTCI)? Take note of your policy details and your premium amount, as you may be
The Senate and House have cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that will benefit older adults on a number of fronts.
In October 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced contribution limitation adjustments for employee retirement plans in response to inflation. The IRS issued Notice 2022-55, which
You may be nervous about whether Medicare will cover a second opinion if you wish to confirm whether a medical treatment or surgery is right
In November 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare coverage will be expanded to include medically necessary dental services. This
Many older adults face difficulties accessing and preparing meals. Yet eating a nutritious diet is essential for maintaining health, particularly as we age. For those
It has been a tumultuous few years. Amid a continuing pandemic, tense midterm elections, and a war in Ukraine, we have grappled with more than
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently started to focus on finding ways to support family caregivers by assisting them with
A new rule going into effect January 1, 2023, is setting seniors up with improved access to health care coverage. Your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period
For families seeking nursing home care for a loved one, getting information on what a nursing home is truly like or who owns it is
It’s no secret that health care remains one of the biggest expenses facing American retirees. Coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, or another insurer will help mitigate
The Social Security Administration has announced that its beneficiaries will see a significant increase – totaling nearly 9 percent – in their monthly Social Security checks come
