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as well as in maryland, west virginia, and the district of columbia
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Elder Law

Will Democrats Pass Medicare Expansion?

Senate Democrats are exploring a sweeping $6 trillion budget reconciliation bill that would include a major expansion of Medicare, a long-time priority of progressive lawmakers.
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Caregiving

How Do Seniors Get a Huge Discount on Prescriptions?

If you rely on prescription medications to stay healthy, Walmart is offering a new perk that could cut your costs.
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Advance Directive

Will My Children Pay Taxes, If I Give Them My Home?

My house is in my mother-in-law’s name, and it is paid off. We pay all of the bills. She wants to take her name off and put it into my name and my husband’s name.
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Dementia

What Health Issue May Be a Hint of Dementia?

Chronic pain can be a sign of emerging dementia up to 16 years before the brain disease itself is diagnosed, according to findings published in the journal Pain.
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Elder Financial Abuse

Fraudsters Continue to Target Elderly

Scams target people of all ages, but the most vulnerable tend to be older adults—and the money they lose can have a big impact on their retirement.
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Elder Law

What Happens to My Mortgage When I Die?

Understanding what happens to your debt when you die is an important part of estate planning—and you don’t have to be rich to have an estate. Everything you own and owe makes up your estate. For many people, that includes a house with a mortgage.
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Alzheimer’s Disease

What Is Elder Law?

Elder Law is made up of three major categories, which can be broken down further into deeper topics.
medicaid
Assisted Living

Can I Retain Some Assets and Still Be Eligible for Medicaid?

The bill for long-term care adds up fast. The annual median cost for a private room in a nursing home was $105,850 in 2020, according to Genworth. The government could pick up these costs if you qualify for Medicaid, but that’s easier said than done.
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Elder Abuse

Do You Know about the Grandparents Scam?

A South Florida man is facing charges after prosecutors said he acted as a money laundering agent for individuals perpetrating what is known as ‘the Grandparents Scam.’
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Elder Care

Seven Items Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Medicare covers the majority of older Americans’ health care needs — from hospital care and doctor visits to lab tests and prescription drugs.

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