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Elder guardianship is a legal process that is used when a person is unable to make their own decisions or communicate their wishes about health care issues, finances, property, etc. Once elder guardianship is granted to another person or entity through the court system, your individual rights to manage your personal affairs, money and/or property are removed.

About 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will need some type of long-term care during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). On average, women will need care for a longer period of time (3.7 years), compared to men (2.2 years), and 20 percent of 65-year-olds [...]

Choosing a primary care doctor is an important decision that can affect seniors’ current and future health and quality of life. Here are some tips to help you select the right provider to meet your healthcare needs, now and as you age.

So it should not be surprising that a move to an independent- or assisted-living community—or a continuing care retirement community—can help you to more fully enjoy your retirement years. Such housing options can provide activities and social interaction, enabling you to be as active and connected as you want to be.

Most retirees prefer to live in their home for as long as possible. The idea of “aging in place” and staying in your home can be symbolic of maintaining your independence. However, to paraphrase John Lennon, “life happens,” so it is wise to have a back-up plan.

Although Veteran’s Day was last month, I wanted to share some information about a valuable benefit for veterans and their surviving spouses.

If you qualify (see below) the Aid and Attendance Benefit can help cover costs you incur of long-term care at home or in a facility. As of 2014 compensation from this benefit is not dependent on service-related injuries and can provide as much as $25,000 or more in assistance, depending on your income level and whether you are married, single, or a surviving spouse of a veteran, or if you have any dependents.

As described in this New York Time article titled, “A Tiny Stumble, a Life Updended”, life can change in an instant for older adults who fall. Yet, quite often, the impact is felt by close family members as well. This article is a reminder of why it is so important for older adults and close family members- typically the adult children- to be in discussion about how such a situation would be addressed.

We are pleased to see LifeSite Logics mentioned in an article released in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch this morning titled: Retirement Communities: Plush Living for a Plush Price.

A recent Washington Post article highlights a new study revealing that if all unpaid family caregivers who are caring for an older adult were paid for their work the total cost would well exceed $500 billion annually. Additionally, many of these caregivers are paying out of their own pocket for various needs of their loved ones.