Summer doesn’t have to mean expensive vacations, luxury resorts, or costly travel plans. With rising prices affecting everything from groceries to gas, many families are looking for ways to enjoy the season without overspending — and thankfully, there are still…
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. A significant and often overlooked portion of them live alone — without a spouse, family member, or paid caregiver present in the home. For these individuals, the challenge…
For many older adults, taking prescription medications is part of everyday life. Drugs for high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and other conditions help people stay healthy and independent. But sometimes patients discover that their prescription cannot be refilled,…
Why Housing Creates Benefit Problems — and Why ABLE is Different Housing is often the single biggest barrier to independence for eligible individuals with disabilities who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Even when families have resources, paying for rent or…
New research suggests that helping care for grandchildren may improve memory and strengthen overall brain function, and you don’t have to babysit every day to benefit. These benefits may be modest, but they may still prove meaningful over time. If…
We spend a lot of time planning for others—our families, our work, our responsibilities. But during Elder Law Month, it’s worth asking a different question: Are you planning for the person you’re going to become? Your future self—10, 20, 30…
Discover the nuances of ownership in condos versus coops. Tune in to Vincent J. Russo for essential insights.
Explore the concept of ownership in condos versus co-ops. Discover how buying shares impacts your living experience.
Navigating the world of disability benefits and supports can feel overwhelming, especially with all the acronyms involved. Understanding these acronyms can make planning for things like education, financial support, and care go more smoothly. Here are 11 common acronyms you…
Understand the intricacies of tax return filings. Vincent J. Russo shares crucial insights to make filing easier.