Elder Financial Abuse by Family Caregivers
Older adults lose an estimated $20 billion each year from financial abuse by family, friends, and caregivers. In many cases, the perpetrators of elder financial abuse are not strangers but trusted individuals, often family members.
Medicare’s Hospice Benefit: Little Known, Little Used
Many Medicare beneficiaries are unaware that Medicare's all-inclusive Hospice Benefit is available to assist dying patients and their families.
States With the Highest and Lowest Assisted Living Costs
Older Adults Are Failing at Retirement Planning, Study Shows
Research by the American College of Financial Services sheds light on the need for improvements in retirement financial literacy. The overall retirement income literacy score was just 31 percent -- a failing grade.
What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
Everyone has heard the terms "will" and "trust," but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning tools that serve different purposes and can work together to achieve your goals.
Promoting Healthy Aging During Financial Literacy Month
As April marks Financial Literacy Month, it is an excellent time to start improving your financial literacy. Gaining financial savvy can help you handle the challenges and complexities of aging.
Estate Planning in the Age of Stepfamilies
A North Dakota court decision involving a trust highlights the importance of taking current and potential step-relationships into account when planning your estate.
What Is Respite Care? Can It Help With Caregiver Burnout?
It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one.