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Are You Aging Alone?

I often receive telephone calls from individuals who are seeking information regarding care for a spouse or aging parents. The...

Independence, or the “freedom from outside control or support” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary), is one of the fundamental principles upon which our...

Disputes between a nursing home operator and its resident can escalate to litigation. While the nursing home can sue the...

Mom and Dad are generally slowing down. Perhaps the changes associated with aging are magnified by the presence of one...

Many parents dream of the day they will become grandparents and can dote on their grandchildren. Many of us have...

When an individual suffers an event which requires hospitalization, a spouse is usually overwhelmed. Rehabilitation in a facility is often...

This article is a continuation of last week’s discussion about the topic of guardianship. What Types of Guardians Exist? There...

Prior articles in this column covered the topic of powers of attorney and why every individual should have these documents...

You are thinking of moving to a retirement community Someone told you a nursing home will take everything you own....

Long term care insurance is optional insurance you can buy to pay for care that is not reimbursed by health...