Good news for individuals and families experiencing medical debit – including and especially family caregivers! According to the recent CFPB rule, medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports at all, meaning individuals & caregivers will not see any...
On January 2, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation represents a significant step forward in supporting the needs of veterans, their families, and their...
All parents worry about their children’s future, but when your child has an intellectual or developmental disability or a special healthcare need, those concerns often become more complex. You might find yourself asking: What kind of life will my child want to...
Caregiving has become an essential public health issue as the U.S. population ages and chronic disease prevalence increases. Family caregivers provide indispensable support that allows individuals to remain in their homes and communities, but their contributions often...
Financing long-term care (LTC) in the United States is a complex issue that involves multiple sources of funding, including public programs, private insurance, and out-of-pocket expenditures. As the U.S. faces an aging population, the financial burden of LTC is...
Both the start of a new year as well as year-end are a great times to review and update your estate plan. As tax laws, personal circumstances, and financial goals change, it’s important to ensure your estate planning strategy remains aligned with your current...
Please find here an at-a-glance list of commonly used elder law-related figures for the year 2025, all gathered in one place so that you can bookmark for quick reference over the coming months. Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Figures for 2025 Community Spouse Resource...
Ten years ago, Congress passed the Stephen Beck, Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014, which provided people with disabilities with the opportunity to save money, tax-free, in something called an ABLE account. Benefits of an ABLE Account These...
Identifying the digital property you own and managing it is more necessary than ever. From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond using the internet to email family and social media to connect with friends. In a recent...
Compassion Fatigue, AKA “the cost of caring,” is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion that results from extended exposure to the suffering of others. It is most commonly seen in professionals who work in caregiving or service-oriented fields,...
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