Traditionally, Medicaid has paid for long-term care in a nursing home, but because most individuals would rather be cared for at home and home care is cheaper, all 50 states now have Medicaid programs that offer at least some home care.
Medicare's hospice benefit is one of the most comprehensive benefits and can be extremely helpful to both the terminally ill individual and his or her family, but it is little understood and underutilized.
The older the population gets, the greater the potential for elder abuse. States have laws in place designed to combat elder abuse, but some states are doing a better job than others.
A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It is important to get it right, so you shouldn't use a do-it-yourself form.
If you are paying for your own insurance, you may think you do not need to sign up for Medicare when you turn 65. However, not signing up for Medicare Part B right away can cost you down the road.
As the end of the year draws near, we wish all of our clients and professional colleagues the most wonderful of holiday seasons. We are thankful for your loyalty and support throughout the year and look forward to working with you in 2019. Kristen and Amy
Thanks for the invitation to be part of the Launch Business Planning Forum at the Crowne Plaza on Tuesday, November 27th. It was a pleasure to speak to (close to) 70 real estate agents at the event spearheaded by Dean deTonnancourt of HomeSmart Professional Real Estate and sponsored in part by DeAngelis & McNamara, P.C.…
With the aging population becoming increasingly tech savvy, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has moved a lot of services online. From applying for Social Security benefits to replacing a card, the SSA has online tools to help.
Technological advances have made it easier to install cameras in a loved one's nursing home room. These so-called “granny cams” have legal and privacy implications.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasing the amount taxpayers can deduct from their 2019 income as a result of buying long-term care insurance.