Takeaways With the rise of the sandwich generation, support may flow from parents to adult children, from adult children to aging parents, or both ways.
Takeaways The U.S. has no unified program for long-term care, so families piece together coverage from Medicaid, private insurance, and out-of-pocket spending. Most other countries
Takeaways There’s a notable “inheritance expectation gap” between older adults’ plans to leave inheritances and younger adults’ expectations of receiving them, as revealed by a
Takeaways Nursing home and assisted living residents generally retain the right to make decisions about their care and daily lives. Residents should participate actively in
Takeaways Falls are a major health risk for older adults in the United States, with serious potential consequences. Emerging AI technology in high-end senior living
Takeaways Family conflict often develops gradually through changes in communication, transparency, and control. Warning signs can include isolation, unexplained financial changes, secrecy, and sudden estate
Takeaways You do not need to have every estate planning decision finalized before meeting with an attorney. A basic inventory of your assets can help
Takeaways When a child turns 18, parents no longer have automatic access to their medical records or financial accounts. Powers of attorney and HIPAA authorization
Takeaways Don’t rely on assumptions — have a valid will or trust in place. If you die without clear documents, state law (and potential surprises)
Takeaways Although age is not a protected category under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), many older adults are protected from housing discrimination through the
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