Most Americans consider real property, like their home, the most significant part of their overall net worth. How the home and other pieces of real property are titled deserves careful consideration. Real estate constitutes the land and any structure, including…
Telemedicine can be described as health-related services and information being distributed by electronic technologies. Not long-ago telemedicine was an innovative practice, primarily a supplement to hospitals' information strategy managing patient care and their data more efficiently. During the coronavirus pandemic…
Because aging Americans are more susceptible to the coronavirus, deaths in this age group are high. Although nursing home residents are less than one percent of the total US population, according to a report from the CDC, they account for…
Dementia sufferers can often be found wandering. This is often caused by the decline in cognitive functioning and symptoms such as restlessness and confusion that are associated with this decline. The more these diseases progress, the more likely it is…
The prevalence of autism is on the rise in the US. Because the condition first manifests itself before the age of 3, the majority of people receiving new diagnoses are under the age of 6. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers…
We often hear - “I did not sleep well at all last night” from family or friends. Or perhaps "I kept waking up with my mind racing and couldn't fall back to sleep." Sleep patterns tend to change, and that…
Financial difficulties are clouding the golden years for many older Americans. One article addressed some of the seniors’ biggest financial challenges and what they can do to fight back. What follows is a summary of the article. Historically Low-Interest Rates…
Your overall amount will be unaffected if you start receiving your social security benefits at an early age. Because you will be taking it at a younger age, your monthly payment will be smaller than if you had waited but…
One of the most important rights of being a US citizen is the right to vote, but this right could be revoked if you became a ward in a guardianship. Having a strong power of attorney is essential to avoid…
A complete estate plan must include a will, which is a legal document that disperses your property upon death. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute your assets and property via state law and quite possibly at…