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Get your GuideMy sister and I, along with two other people we hired, provide care and help for our 95-year-old father, who remains in his home. It's getting to the point that we will move him into my house, and we would like to sell his house. What is the best strategy to sell the house from a tax perspective? Should Dad gift the ho...
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Learn More About EldercareA recent investigation found many nursing homes spend less than $10 per day on food per resident, raising concerns about malnutrition and food quality.
Read moreWith more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, having a "dementia directive" as part of one's estate plan can serve as a way to help improve their care at the different stages of disease progression.
Read moreA recent survey of American adults aged 50 to 94 finds that many seniors are unprepared for the financial and logistical aspects of long-term care, with widespread misconceptions about coverage options.
Read moreMedicaid, a vital program providing health care for low-income individuals, is facing potential funding cuts that could significantly affect older adults and people with disabilities.
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