Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Samantha Maldonaldo | November 15, 2023 New York State is moving to combat deed theft. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed into law a bill that aims to give prosecutors more latitude to go after fraudulent real estate transactions — and keep homeowne...
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Senior citizens are more prone to falls than any other age group. This is true because seniors often suffer from arthritis, balance and gait issues, and several other conditions that increase their susceptibility to falling. Whenever a senior does fall, they’re also more apt to be severely inj...
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By National Institute on Aging Many older adults are caregivers for their grandchildren or other young relatives. In the United States, more than 2.7 million children are currently being raised by older family members. These kinds of families are often called grandfamilies, in the case of grandparen...
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By JR Holguin | October 16, 2023 From the overlooked stages of Alzheimer’s to systemic discrimination in the workplace, experts and new initiatives call for a societal shift recognizing the value and diversity of elderhood. BROOKLYN, NY — In the United States, a culture that idolizes youth and...
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Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. More...
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By Naomi Cahn | The Conversation What’s the difference between adoption and conservatorship? Millions of dollars and the freedom to make your own choices, if you ask retired football player Michael Oher. Oher, whose story was made into the 2009 movie “The Blind Side,” says he believed he signed pape...
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Did you know August is National Make-A-Will Month? It’s an annual observance that emphasizes the importance of creating a will. Do you still need to make your will? Whether you’ve been too busy or simply don’t know how, here are three great reasons that will motivate you to write your will ...
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Death is inevitable, yet many people do not adequately prepare for their loved ones after their exit. When a person dies, their estate, referring to their property, assets, and liabilities, undergoes ‘probate.’ This legal process validates the deceased’s existing will (if there is ...
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Which age group would you expect to see the cohabitation lifestyle to grow the fastest in — the under-30 set or the over-50 one? Surprisingly, cohabitation is the fastest growing in the latter group. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, while only 1.2 million couples over 50 cohabited 15 years ago, ...
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If there is one gift you can give to those you love, it is getting your financial house in order. A comprehensive estate plan is vitally important, yet many put it off until it is too late. You may not realize you already have an estate plan, but it differs from what you intended. If […]
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