If you are unable to communicate or make decisions for yourself, a living will outlines your end-of-life care and medical treatment preferences. Everyone should have…
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Insurance companies began offering long-term care policies in the 1960s. The idea behind these policies is straightforward. People buy policies before they need nursing home…
The first step in the process of planning for retirement is to consult with a financial planner or estate planning attorney.
An individual suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has difficulties coping with severe stress. There are many triggers, but it’s commonly diagnosed in combat veterans.…
End-of-life planning can seem even more difficult than talking about death, but it is an integral part of estate planning and a way to leave…
In the United States, Medicaid covers millions of Americans’ health care needs and financially protects them. The program helps low-income families, individuals, and people with…
There’s nothing more uncomfortable than thinking about your own death. Add to that the concern about how our assets will be handled after we die,…
It is almost certain that a close relative will need care at some point in their lives. Often, family members or friends will step in…
If you don’t have the answers to these questions in writing ahead of time, decisions may need to be made in court by a judge.
This effort is directed at protecting vulnerable residents and the health care professionals who care for them and cracking down on bad actors.