Every November, caregiving advocates and supporters gather to celebrate National Family Caregiving Awareness Month. The month-long celebration is an opportunity to honor millions of unsung heroes who selflessly devote their time, energy, and finances to caring for...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and public education is a major part of the national support campaign. Did you know one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes? In addition, two-thirds of women with invasive breast cancer will...
Estate planning involves the protection and transfer of wealth, often from an individual to his or her family members and designated beneficiaries. Last will and testaments and trust agreements are usually the main vehicles to accomplish this inter-generational asset...
Did you know Medicare provides financial assistance by paying a portion of the current cost of health care for persons 65 years of age or older who are entitled to Social Security retirement insurance or Railroad Retirement cash benefits? A person who has received...
Did you know falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for Older Americans? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls result in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency rooms every year, including over 800,000...
As an aging adult, have you started planning for retirement? Today, research tells us that only around 13 percent of Older Americans have a plan in place for their future care. Unfortunately, many people believe that long-term care is only necessary for seniors and...
