All our adult lives, most of us prize our independence. We like to think of ourselves as free and liberated, living how and where we choose. It’s sort of the American myth: we make our own choices and we go our own way – or at least that’s how we picture ourselves. But as we … Read more
This week we learn about Geriatric Care Managers. Who are geriatric care managers (GCMs) and what do they do? GCMs play a huge part in the work that we do to help clients prepare for Medicaid. In general, most GCMs are nurses or social workers by trade, but that is not always the case. They … Read more
Each year in the United States, the President issues a proclamation directing Americans to honor those who have given “the last full measure of devotion” in service to our nation. Today, in honor of Memorial Day 2025, we present a portion of the Memorial Day Proclamation issued 20 years ago by then-President George W. Bush. … Read more
Can advances in technology in 2024 help stem the epidemic of loneliness affecting millions of seniors? We were skeptical, until we learned about a new “robotic companion” that is already in use, helping isolated seniors connect with friends and family and giving them someone – or something? – to interact with. Before we introduce you … Read more
On October 3, 1863, President Lincoln issued a proclamation designating “the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving.” Lincoln’s announcement marked the culmination of a multi-decade campaign by Sarah Josepha Hale to make Thanksgiving into a national holiday. Although Lincoln wrote the vast majority of his state papers, the Thanksgiving Proclamation was … Read more
Editor’s Note: This weekend the U.S. observes Veterans Day. Those of us at AgingOptions and Life Point Law salute the men and women who have served our country courageously through times of war and peace. Veterans, we thank you for your service! Fifty years ago, the American involvement in the war in Vietnam had recently … Read more
If you’re “of a certain age,” there’s no doubt you’ve wondered many times when you might be ready to retire. Certainly, there’s no shortage of articles that attempt to help you answer the question, “Am I ready to retire?” Sadly, while some of these articles might contain pearls of wisdom, all too many are either … Read more
Have you ever had a power of attorney denied, or rejected by a bank as invalid? If you have, then you know how aggravating a power of attorney denied can be. Anyone in the field of elder care will tell you that a power of attorney is an essential document. As a loved one ages, … Read more
The issue of proper nursing home staffing levels seems to be raging these days. In the aftermath of COVID and with the reality of chronic labor shortages, nursing home staffing – or the lack of it – has been blamed for a host of ills in the long-term care industry. With wages low and turnover … Read more
As we age, many of us have a written bucket list – but how many of us have a “chuck-it list”? Could it be that a chuck-it list might actually help us enjoy life more as we grow older? We confess, here at the Blog, that we love this idea of the chuck-it list. We … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
For millions of Americans, the answer is yes. This video explains why retirement turns into a nightmare for so many people and how completing this course can keep these nightmares from happening to you.
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