A Modest Raise for Nursing Home Workers Could Save 15,000 Lives a Year: Study
Raising the minimum wage by as little as 10 percent would significantly improve the safety and health of nursing home residents, according to new research.
Nursing Homes Are Evicting Residents to Make Room for Coronavirus Patients
Illegal evictions of Medicaid nursing home residents are nothing new, but the coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the problem, according to an investigation by the New York Times.
Myths We Tell Ourselves About Estate Planning
Estate planning can be a very difficult process. While it’s not brain surgery, making the decision to move forward with the planning requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. [...]
Make Sure Your Beneficiary Designations Match Your Estate Plan
Many types of property and investments pass outside of probate and allow you to designate who will receive them after your death. It is important that these designations are kept up to date [...]
Self-Care: 5 Ways to Show Yourself a Little Love
Everyone needs to take steps to relax and minimize the effects of life’s everyday stresses. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Get a physical. Busy people often wait until they get [...]
When Buying a Medigap Policy, It Really Pays to Shop Around
Medigap policies that supplement Medicare’s basic coverage can cost vastly different amounts, depending on the company selling the policy, according to a new study. The findings highlight the [...]
How the Coronavirus Has Brought Ageism into Stark Relief
With older Americans being most at risk from the COVID-19 coronavirus, the response to the pandemic is highlighting issues of ageism in the United States. According to experts, ageism is [...]
My Loved One Has Died – What Do I Do Now?
When a family member or other loved one dies, grief and shock can sometimes be overwhelming. The last thing most people want to think about is making phone calls or funeral arrangements. Some [...]
Four Ways the Coronavirus Pandemic May Affect Long-Term Care Insurance
The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. This has raised questions about how the virus has influenced the costs and [...]
Adopt-a-Dog Month – Love Them Today and Love Them Tomorrow with a Pet Trust
There are 3.3 million dogs housed in animal shelters each year. You can celebrate Adopt-a-Dog Month this October by adopting a homeless dog, providing it with a home, and gaining years of joy and [...]
