On May 11, 2023, the federal government officially concluded the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE). The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in Medicaid programs…
While contemplating our own death is one of life’s most difficult challenges, it’s vital to think carefully about the medical treatment we would choose and to prepare family members for such an event. Medical technology can now keep us alive…
Ensure your affairs are in order in case of unforeseen circumstances such as an accident, incapacitation, or death by planning for the unexpected. If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s that life is uncertain and that caring for you…
As part of the Senior Safe Act, which went into effect on May 24, 2018, financial institutions and regulators will be allowed to report incidences of potential financial exploitation of senior citizens. Those who are covered by this law include…
It is likely that all of us will at some point be caregivers for a close relative whose health is declining. Depending on the family’s dynamics, determining who should handle the role and what type of care the ailing relative…
There is no doubt that death is a heavy, difficult topic to discuss, but planning for it is a gift you can give to your family. No one wants their family to have to make emergency medical decisions for them…
The last thing on people’s minds when they get married for the second time (or more) is losing assets to pay for their new spouse’s serious illness. But that could happen. Costs for long-term care have been rising significantly for…
A new year brings new technologies into our lives. The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) offers ways to reduce medical costs and assist patients, including seniors, with their healthcare needs. What is the IoMT? The Internet of Medical Things refers…
Whenever we shop, certain risks are always present. Unfortunately, seniors are more susceptible to these risks. Throughout the year, but especially during the holiday season, criminals target shoppers both in stores and online. General Shopping Safety Tips for Seniors Shopping…
When you pass away, you want your children to inherit your most valuable property – your home. However, you are also concerned about planning for the future, declining health, and the potential need for expensive long-term care. You have heard…