Pre-retirement, many folks think they have only to enroll in Medicare and all will be well – including their health care budget. It would be great if it was that simple. It’s not. And not understanding how Medicare works and which plan to pick can make medical expenses a bigger part of a retirement budget […]

It’s true – once you reach 65, there’s a whole new world of healthcare to understand. It can be a little overwhelming, but there’s no lack of information and resources to help you navigate Medicare. Here are basics to get you started.  If you signed up for Social Security before age 65, you’ll automatically be […]

This is a disconcerting case we believe illustrates how communication between siblings regarding elderly parents can go awry – and the consequences that result.  At its essence: a police officer whose sole concern was the well-being of an elderly dementia patient was accused of violating the civil rights of the adult children the elderly man […]

Once a person hits the age of 65 or 70, primary care doctors should be doing screening tests on a regular basis, either annually or at least every couple of years. Finally, after many years of pressure from patient advocate groups, Medicare will reimburse doctors for the time needed to test patients with cognitive impairments […]