The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides several types of services to our nation’s veterans, including, but not limited to, healthcare services, home loans, assistance with education and vocational rehab, pensions, life insurance, and burial/memorial benefits. Although the government has provided benefits to our veterans since the Revolutionary War, the VA did not come […]
Innovations to Improve Aging
Cecelia is 79 and a widow. She has some mobility issues due to an old car accident, but her health is generally good. Her three children, who live in other parts of the country, want her to move into an assisted living facility where she doesn’t have to go up and down the stairs, but […]
Planning for Today’s Youth
Modern life moves at an exceptionally fast pace, one that our grandparents and great-grandparents could not have imagined in their day. Because of technology and its rapid advances, the youth of today have life challenges and opportunities that their grandparents never had, which should be taken into consideration when planning for the future. Young people […]
Walking the Best Path through the Alzheimer’s Journey
Alzheimer’s. The word evokes a myriad of emotions, from sadness, anger, and fear to love and a sense of nostalgia for those who have walked with a loved one through that difficult journey. In 2018, nearly six million Americans had Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number could rise to 14 million. It is the sixth […]
Long-term Care Insurance: Buy Cautiously
Evelyn is 47 and recently divorced, with a son in high school. As she looks toward the future and her retirement, she is considering adding long-term care insurance to her portfolio, but she’s not sure if it’s a wise investment. She doesn’t want her son burdened with caring for her, but the premiums are much […]
