Few people are fully comfortable thinking about getting older. Whether we are contemplating ourselves getting older or our loved ones, most would prefer not to think about the aging process and the various physical and cognitive deteriorations that…
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A 79 year old woman named Kay was afflicted with some arthritis in her knees, but was generally in good health and enjoyed her daily walks and traveling.
On a recent trip overseas last year, she missed a step and lost her footing. She could no longer…
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Categories: Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Blog, Caregiving, Elder Law, Elderly Falling, Elderly Independence, Elderly Isolation, Elderly Safety, Elderly Safety Device, Estate Planning, Fall Prevention, Long-Term Care Planning
When applying for Medicaid benefits to help pay for long-term care, the applicant must list the value of all of their assets that are “countable” under the eligibility rules of the program, as administered in this state by the Connecticut Departm…
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As individuals get older, they often need more and more help with their personal and financial needs. It becomes harder to do a whole host of things ranging from paying bills and balancing a checkbook to keeping track of medications, transportatio…
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Over the years, many women decided that they didn’t want children. Their decision was made not necessarily because they were selfish; many were career-oriented and received fulfillment through their work. But as these women age they wonder who will…
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U.S. Trust conducts an annual survey of high net worth individuals to prepare a comprehensive report it calls the “Insights on Wealth and Worth” (“Survey”). While there are many fascinating observations and conclusions that may be drawn fro…
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