Long-term care benefits may be available to you even if you do not meet Medicaid's income and asset requirements. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you may meet health eligibility rules for a Medicaid waiver…
Trusts are created when someone or a company manages property or assets on behalf of another. The person or entity is known as the trustee and has the responsibility of making decisions in the best interest of the trust beneficiary.…
Our lives are intertwined with the Internet of Things (IoT) – a world of digital devices connected to the internet that streamline tasks and have become an integral part of our everyday routines. Typically, the younger generations are very adept…
Over the past decade, significant focus has been dedicated to researching the causes and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Combating Autism Act of 2006 was reauthorized in 2011 and renamed the Autism CARES Act in 2014 (Autism Collaboration,…
Disability and special needs are frequently used interchangeably, but they hold distinct meanings. Disability is a legal term referring to a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting one or more major life activities. Special needs is a more general term…
Specialized facilities providing memory care services are experiencing a burgeoning market of opportunity. The number of adults with cognitive impairments is increasing, but the number of caregivers is decreasing, which requires more innovative solutions. While some facilities are stand-alone solutions…
Baby boomers continue to "gray" the nation, influencing the way states set budgets and healthcare policies. More attention will be paid to the needs of people under the age of 50 with changing attitudes towards working past age 65. Retirement doesn’t necessarily…
Legal arrangements such as guardianships and conservatorships are available to individuals with developmental disabilities who are incapable of making important decisions or caring for themselves during adulthood. Establishing a legal guardian is the job of the court, which appoints a…
With the emergence of senior consumerism, more and more seniors are focusing on wellness and preventing disease by taking proactive and preventative measures. For seniors to thrive and flourish in retirement, technology and reliance on community and home-centered care is…
Individuals can appeal a denial of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The appeal process typically involves requesting a reconsideration of the claim, followed by a hearing before an administrative law judge, and a review by…