Under the Social Security Administration (SSA), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Retirement (SSR) are separate programs. However, they may work together in some cases. However, most SSDI recipients won’t see a change in their benefits when they…
The process of estate planning and considering financial matters can be emotional and challenging. However, it is crucial to wisely manage your assets while aging and provide for the family members who will survive you. Your elder law attorney knows…
In the process of approaching retirement age, we may be considering future living options. Everyone has different preferences and needs that should be taken into consideration. Fortunately, American retirees have many choices. Aging in Place Aging in place is simply…
Our toddler years were marked by falling down, but as we grow into our later years, falling down can be dangerous. This increased risk of injury can create a fear of falling in seniors. The fear of falling causes many…
Identity theft occurs every 22 seconds. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 5.7 million complaints regarding fraud and identity theft in 2021. According to The National Council of Identity Theft Protection, cases of fraud are up 70% from 2020. While everyone…
You can provide your parents with the essential care and peace of mind they need in an assisted living community. Identifying the suitable facility "fit" for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents' needs, budget, and lifestyle with…
As the baby boomer generation ages and international migration continues, the senior citizen population of the United States is growing rapidly. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men and women, live well into…
45 percent of older Americans cannot meet their basic needs financially, which is nothing short of a national tragedy. Many of these older adults must routinely shuffle their available resources in an attempt to keep quality health care, a roof…
Plan, Don’t Wait, for an Emergency That sounds like something your mother might say, right? And how often have you wished that you’d followed mother’s good advice? Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. But if…
A greater number of baby boomers will need extra care as they reach their golden years. Some may be able to get the care they need at home from a family member or in the form of hired help. Many will…