Category Archives: Estate Planning
What Legal Steps Should I Take Before a Major Surgery?
Here at the Law Office of Angela N. Manz, we help older Virginia Beach residents prepare their estates for possible long-term care needs or even death. Before you go in for a major procedure, you should have your affairs in order in case the worst happens. You don’t want to find yourself in a… Read More »
Cholesterol Shifts May Indicate Cognitive Decline or Dementia
According to preliminary data to be presented at an American Heart Association meeting in late November, significant year-to-year fluctuations in cholesterol levels without changes in medication may indicate that older adults have a higher risk of cognitive decline or dementia. This could be crucial to diagnosing cognitive decline and dementia early. “Older people with… Read More »
Protecting Your Assets from Nursing Homes with Irrevocable Living Trusts
The out-of-pocket costs of nursing homes can quickly deplete your savings. While Medicaid can cover the costs of some or all of your nursing home expenses, the federal program is restricted to those of very limited financial means. In other words, there’s a good chance you have too much money to qualify for Medicaid…. Read More »
More People Are Dying from Dementia Than Ever Before, According to New Study
A new study published by The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders came to a startling conclusion. Deaths from dementia have tripled since 1999. In 1999, about 150,000 Americans died from dementia, according to the study. By 2020, that number tripled to over 450,000. The study indicates that the chances of dying from dementia… Read More »
Long-Term Care Costs a Top Concern for Older Americans
According to a recent survey conducted by University of Michigan researchers, U.S. residents ages 50 and older are more concerned with the costs of long-term care than about the cost of acute healthcare or health insurance. The researchers surveyed 3,626 older adults. When the survey team asked participants if they were worried about certain… Read More »
Is Eye Health a Risk Factor for Dementia?
A recently published study indicates that nearly 1 in 5 of all dementia cases could be associated with vision impairment. This suggests that better eye health could help lower the rate of dementia by nearly 20%. Dementia does not refer to a specific disease but is a general term for impairments in the ability… Read More »
Study Shows that Millions of Seniors Can’t Afford Their Prescriptions
A recent National Health Statistics report indicates that millions of Americans are having a difficult time affording their prescription medication. The study, which was published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that approximately 4% of those aged 65 and older can’t afford their prescription at all. More than 3% of them… Read More »
Experiences Vary for Aging U.S. Population
It’s no secret that the population of older U.S. adults is growing rapidly. Amid that, however, there is a growing amount of disparity. U.S. residents are aging in very different ways. In its newest Profile of Older Americans, the Federal Administration for Community Living displays a very detailed picture of the lives of U.S…. Read More »
Buyer Beware When it Comes to “Free” For-Profit Senior Services Referrals
Numerous websites purport to help adults find answers to questions about their aging parents. These are known as online senior living referral services. The chairman of the U.S. Senate Aging Committee recently began an investigation into assisted living referrals by A Place for Mom, one of the largest commercial advice hubs. At the same… Read More »
New Study Shows That Eating Well at 40 Could Impact Your Health at 70
Numerous diets have made their way into the collective consciousness as means of slowing down the cognitive decline caused by Alzheimer’s. We’ve featured a number of these diets on our blogs. But eating right isn’t just for those who are battling cognitive decline. It’s for anyone who wants to be healthy and active at… Read More »