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Discrimination based on age (“ageism”) is usually not viewed with the same seriousness as other forms, such as racism and sexism. However, demographics show that 42% of the United States’ population is over the age of 45. On average, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65...
When the time comes to move a parent into a New York nursing home or assisted living facility, the budget may play a key role in where your parent ends up. However, using a budget alone to select a nursing home for your mother or father may expose your parent to...
Before entering a nursing home or assisted living facility, many seniors need to obtain Medicaid benefits to pay for the cost. However, qualifying for Medicaid involves falling within a relatively low income bracket and having fairly minimal assets. New York’s...
Families who are helping a loved one transition into a nursing home or assisted living facility have to process an overwhelming amount of information and make some very difficult decisions. At a time when people are feeling scared and vulnerable about what will happen...
You love your mother and want her to be happy, which is part of the reason why you did a lot of research and selected the very best nursing home for her needs. However, what do you do if your mother calls you up with a litany list of complaints against the nursing...
Identity theft can take away everything a person has worked so hard to build and replace it with uncertainty and fear. Seniors face a higher risk of identity theft because many have diminished mental function and do not recognize warning signs until it is too late. ...
Most seniors spend the majority of their adult lives in school and working so they can retire comfortably. Unfortunately, health deteriorates as people get older. In some cases, your loved ones may lose autonomy over finances and other key aspects of their lives. The...
New York residents like you work hard to ensure that your estate provides you with everything you need in life. Going a step beyond that, you want to ensure that it provides for your loved ones after your death, too. Thus, you want to ensure that your estate plan...
The elderly face many obstacles as they age and their physical and mental capabilities decrease. For those living in assisted living facilities, they often must rely on beneficial regulations and agencies that support their best interests and welfare. A new New York...
Even though it’s difficult to think about, there may come a point in your future when you need to spend time in a nursing home. And for that reason, you need to prepare as far in advance as possible. By doing so, you’ll give yourself peace of mind. It’s important to...
