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The following is an urgent message that could impact you or a loved one. On September 18, 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amended the rules regarding eligibility for VA pension. These new rules have drastically changed VA pension planning. VA pension is...

When someone you love, in particular, your spouse, becomes ill you want to help them get well. But what happens when the illness is dementia? A marital relationship that could have spanned years or decades becomes subject to enormous change, and that change is not a...

As we age, living options can become a very real concern. While most of us want to “age in place” (i.e., live in our homes till we transition from this world into the next), unfortunately for many seniors, living at home just doesn’t remain practical.  Available...

As discussed by Colleen Nilsen, a Certified Senior Advisor with A Foundation for Elder Care at the seminar I held on August 22nd, choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a critical decision and should be carefully considered. It is important for families to take...

Are you Prepared, Part II This Will Never Happen to Me! But What if it Does? Are You Prepared? Part II When “Aging in Place” is NOT an Option! The vast majority of my clients express their strong desire to live out their lives at home.  Men in particular summarize it...

Well, at long last I'm dipping my toe yet further into this new age of technology.  But, I've got to tell you, it's been tough and at times super FRUSTRATING!  My journey into this brave new world began in September 2016 when my wife replaced my flip phone with an...

Explore several ways elder law attorneys help seniors and their loved ones. May is National Elder Law Month, as designated by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.It is a way to acknowledge the profession that supports seniors and their families with all of...

3 Major Concerns Residing, whether briefly or for an extended time, in a senior living facility has many challenges. This is especially true in regards to facilities providing nursing care.  Solutions to these problems are consistently being discussed by the...

Physical activity has many benefits for senior citizen Physical activity (other than just hitting the remote button) has many benefits for senior citizens. These benefits can provide great improvement for the quality of life for seniors. Since "senior citizens" are...

Welcome to our April 2018 Newsletter In working with hundreds of families over almost 30 years, I've found Alzheimer’s to be one of the more complicated, overwhelming and devastating diseases. Over time, the disease can change a loved one into a seemingly different...