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Are Gift Cards Considered "Gifts" When It Comes to Medicaid?
Are gift cards considered "gifts" that will create an issue with Medicaid eligibility? My elderly mother may need a nursing home in the next couple of years due to mild dementia/Alzheimer's. She likes to give her grandchildren cash gifts at...
Read moreWhat Happens to the Items I Bought to Qualify for Medicaid?
If I buy furniture or appliances to spend down my cash to qualify for nursing home care through Medicaid, what happens to those items when I move into a nursing home because I can't take them with me?...
Read moreMake New Friends and Keep the Old: It's Good for Your Health
Diminishing social interactions can leave older adults vulnerable to developing diseases like dementia and other chronic illnesses.
Read moreHow Changes in the Student Loan Landscape May Affect You
According to AARP, people aged 60 and older owe upwards of $290 billion in student loan debt. ...
Read moreAshes to Ashes, or Ashes to Soil? Is Human Composting Real?
As more people look to adopt environmentally sustainable practices not only in life, but now also in death, 'green' alternatives may become more of a norm in the future.
Read moreCan Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Prevent Dementia?
For older adults experiencing hearing difficulties, over-the-counter hearing aids could improve quality of life, preserve social connectedness, and prevent cognitive decline.
Read moreWhat Is a Gun Trust?: Estate Planning Q&A
If you own a firearm of monetary or sentimental value, you may wonder how to transfer ownership to your loved ones after you die. In addition to creating a will, you may want to make special arrangements for your weapon.
Read more11 Things You Can Do Online Via the Social Security Website
Whether or not you are already receiving Social Security benefits, there are numerous services you may be able to take advantage of through the SSA website.
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