Emotional Support Animals for Children With Disabilities
Emotional support animals (ESAs) are pets prescribed by a licensed mental health professional for those with disabling mental illness.
AbilityOne Program: Employment for People With Disabilities
With the unemployment rate for American workers with disabilities twice that of those without disabilities, the AbilityOne Program seeks to help.
SSDI for Adults With Disabilities When a Parent Retires
When the parent of an adult with disabilities retires, the child may qualify for federal disability benefits, even if the child has never worked.
The Benefits of Taking Social Security Early
The amount of your social security benefit will not be reduced if you begin receiving it at an early age. Because you’ll take it at a younger age, your monthly payment will be smaller than if you had waited, but…
The Alzheimer’s Epidemic and Memory Care
There is usually a long preclinical phase to Alzheimer’s disease, which gradually worsens over time. Initial symptoms are often mistaken for normal aging and include problems with language, mood swings, disorientation, loss of motivation, poor self-care, and behavioral issues. There…
The Qualified Personal Residence Trust
People seek effective estate planning strategies to minimize potential tax burdens and protect their assets. The qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) is a valuable tool in this area. This specialized trust enables individuals to transfer their primary residence or vacation…
Probate Litigation: An Overview
Probate litigation occurs during the probate process, the legal process that administers a deceased individual’s estate. When someone passes away, their assets and debts must be settled and distributed according to their valid will or the applicable state laws of…
A Brief Overview of Elder Law Attorneys
Currently, more than 51 million Americans are 65 years or older, and that number continues to rise. Medical and technological advancements allow seniors to live longer and better lives than ever before. The expanding needs of the US aging population…
A Couple’s Guide to Coping with Spousal Dementia
As a spouse, you want to do everything in your power to keep your spouse healthy. But what happens if he or she suffers from dementia? A marriage with the potential to span years or decades becomes subject to enormous…
Managing Senior Living Markets with Virtual Care
To overcome obstacles in senior health care, virtual care has become a standard in senior living and aging services. Virtual care techniques have been used for over a decade and have moved beyond infancy stages. Several top providers of senior…
