Elder Care

Medicare covers preventative care services, including an annual wellness visit. But confusing a wellness visit with a physical could be very costly. As part of the Affordable Care Act, Medicare [...]

Depending on which statistics you believe, between 40 and 50 percent of American marriages will end in divorce. While there is no such thing as a “typical” divorce, a divorcing couple [...]

Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions due to a mental [...]

When a loved one needs long-term care, whether due to a mental or physical infirmity, there may be several options to consider. Hospice care is an often overlooked option for those people who [...]

Making the decision to take a loved one out of their home and put them into the long-term care system is often one of the toughest families must make. When at-home living is no longer an option, [...]

This month is National Family Caregivers Month and what better time to recognize all of those who give so much of their time to help family members who are no longer able to care for themselves [...]

When to Take the Keys: Recognizing Unsafe Driving Signs We as Americans are a freewheeling society.  We like our cars, and we like our freedom to go where we please, when we please.  [...]