The largest study of genetic risk for Alzheimer’s was recently published. It was the culmination of over 30 years of work and shows an additional 42 genes connected to the development and progression of the disease.
During the pandemic, many patients turned to telehealth services for their medical and mental health needs. Statistics show that 2 out of 5 Medicare enrollees used telehealth services in the last two years.
Instances of stolen identities and fraudulent use of private information continue to wreak havoc on many lives. It can take months, even years, to undo the damage that can be caused by someone gaining access to private data and assuming another’s identity.
Many comprehensive estate plans include a trust. For various reasons, trusts are popular documents used to avoid probate, promote privacy, protect assets and more. A trust is a legal document where property, or assets, are held and managed by a trustee for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries.
Asset protection has become an increasingly popular service provided by estate planning attorneys due to many threats that face those accumulating even moderate levels of wealth. Before you know what type of asset protection strategy to implement, you must first understand the most common threats to your assets.
Many clients seeking to get all of their financial and legal affairs in order often get confused by the different, but complementary, services provided by estate planning attorneys and financial advisors. Both help assess long-term goals and provide strategies to reach those goals.
Medicaid is a federal needs-based assistance program managed by the Social Security Administration. Eligibility for benefits is determined by net worth and income of both spouses pooled together and totaled.
Will Smith’s recent spectacle at this year's Oscars spotlighted a medical condition known as alopecia, which presents as hair loss and balding. Hair loss is something that both men and women face as they age.
Not to be confused with the basic activities of daily living (ADLs) that relate to personal care to maintain day-to-day functional living, IADLs are more complex tasks. There are 8 IADLs that professionals assess to determine a senior’s ability to maintain independent living.
For many aging adults, quality of life means more than longevity. Losing cognitive functions diminishes quality of life to such an extent that many do not want to drain their family emotionally or drain their finances.
