How Can You Transfer a Guardianship Between States?
When an incapacitated person cannot make personal or financial decisions, state courts may appoint a guardian to assist the individual with determining where to live, what kind of care to [...]
Social Security Recipients to Get Another Increase in 2023
The Social Security Administration has announced that its beneficiaries will see a significant increase – totaling nearly 9 percent – in their monthly Social Security checks come January 2023. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is [...]
What Can I Do During the Medicare Open Enrollment Period?
Each year from October 15 to December 7, Medicare offers you the option to make changes to your Medicare coverage. Changes you make during this Medicare Open Enrollment Period will [...]
Honoring Family Caregivers Month: Resources for Grandparent Caregivers
November will mark National Family Caregivers Month. Today, roughly 3 million children reside with grandparents who have committed to being their primary caregivers, according to Pew Research Center estimates. Grandparents [...]
3 Foot- or Leg-Related Health Issues Medicare May Help Cover
From plantar fasciitis to varicose veins, there are numerous bothersome ailments that can crop up and cause chronic foot or leg pain or related issues. For Medicare to cover the [...]
After a Dementia Diagnosis: Preparing for the Future
A diagnosis of dementia, a category of diseases affecting memory and thinking that includes Alzheimer’s disease, can feel overwhelming and upsetting. You might worry that you will lose control over your [...]
Depressive Symptoms in Alzheimer\’s Disease Family Caregivers
A new study reveals that 60 percent of family members who were taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease exhibited symptoms of depression that worsened over time. Researchers tracked [...]
