by Michael Delaney | Jan 2, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Well managed money brings with it a freedom of lifestyle in retirement. Sadly, reports say that less than 5 percent of Americans will be financially free by the age of 65. Changes in the U.S. economy coupled with increased health care costs and lack of personal...
by Michael Delaney | Dec 23, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Scams, Uncategorized
By far the largest types of insurance fraud are scams against government and private health care insurers. Scammers frequently target government insurance like Medicare by stealing newly issued medical ID cards and then stealing identities. The Coalition Against...
by Michael Delaney | Dec 19, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning
A family caregiving meeting is an essential tool when dealing with the care of an aging loved one. These meetings are beneficial for helping to keep all family members abreast of decisions that need to be made along with changes in diagnosis or prognosis. They also...
by Michael Delaney | Dec 5, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law
When we think of shopping, there are certain risks that are always a possibility. Unfortunately, seniors are often more vulnerable to these risks. The holiday season often brings with it criminals who are targeting shoppers, both in stores and online. Below are some...
by Michael Delaney | Nov 26, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Nursing Homes
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s...
by Michael Delaney | Nov 19, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Nursing Homes
Most people understand that by paying into Social Security throughout their careers, they can receive health care benefits through Medicare starting at age 65. Individuals under age 65 who qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits are also covered under...