Land use issues can often be the source of disputes between property owners, government entities, and community members. These issues can range from zoning regulations to property line disputes and can have a significant impact on property values, development plans,…
Medicare and Medicaid have often been a mystery to many. What is Medicare? What is Medicaid? What is the difference? Won’t Medicare take care of my long-term care expenses? The answers to these questions are extremely important for seniors and…
Over 85 million people in the United States live with a disability and make up the country’s largest minority. Federal and state benefits provide financial and medical support to persons with disabilities, however, most of these benefits are "needs based",…
If you are a veteran, or if you are caring for one, it is essential to understand the many veterans’ benefits programs available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Often, financial support is available to a veterans spouse or…
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning age 65 today will have a 70 percent chance of requiring some long-term care (LTC) service and support during the remainder of their life. In the case of women,…
When it comes to establishing wills and estate plans, older Americans outpace their younger counterparts. Still, a significant number — 19 percent of those over age 72 and 42 percent of those between 53 and 71, according to survey data…
According to the US Census Bureau, more than 49.2 million Americans were reported to be aged 65 or older in 2016, and the number is steadily increasing while medical and technological advancements are allowing seniors to live longer and better…