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Court Oversight of Guardianship Inadequate, National Report Finds
Many courts are still doing a poor job of monitoring guardians to prevent the abuse of wards, the persons placed und...
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Proof of Citizenship Needed for Medicaid Applications or Renewals
Beginning July 1, 2006, Medicaid applicants in most states will have to show proof of citizenship or nationality in ...
Read moreThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Caring for Aging Parents
Written by a former Secretary of Aging for Pennsylvania who also has experience caring for an elderly relative, the book covers the gamut of aging issues -- from common diseases elders face to the basics of estate planning.
Read moreHow to Care for Your Parents' Money While Caring for Your Parents
Two financial experts have written a valuable primer for those who are involved in their parents' financial lives.
Read moreBaby Boomer's Guide to Estate & Medicaid Planning
A highly readable survey of the estate planning and long-term care choices that could spell the difference between financial stability and ruin for families.
Read moreStudy Finds Wide Variation in Projected Need for Long-Term Care
How likely is it that you will need long-term care, and how much will you have to put aside to pay for it? An analy...
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Congress Passes Bill Containing Punitive New Medicaid Transfer Rules
By a vote of 216-214, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed budget legislation that will impose punitive new ...
Read moreSenior Moments: A Book for Seniors and Those Who Love Them
A book by an elder law attorney covers the human side of aging, tackling issues and problems that similar references often overlook.
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