If you’re 55 or older, you’ve probably seen what happens as your parents age. Chronic illnesses can linger, creating the need for long-term care that can last for decades. The decline is emotionally and physically taxing for all concerned, but it’s the financial consequences that leave the most lasting scars. Perhaps the family nest egg was spent on nursing home costs. Maybe the responsibility for providing or paying for care fell to you. Maybe you sacrificed your own financi

Do you think today’s seniors are sitting in rocking chairs passing the hours in front of the television? Think again! You are more likely to find a senior in front of a computer researching a topic, connecting with a loved one or playing a game. Many seniors and retirees have embraced technology and the benefits it can bring to their lives. There may be a variety of motivating factors at play such as the desire to connect with family or friends, the need to manage their healt

If you're one of the millions of people who will need long-term care as you age or if you're looking after someone who might need care outside the home in the not-so-distant future, you'll want to know about a new book that will soon be available. The attorneys and VA benefits professionals at Kimbrough Law are putting the finishing touches on the 2018 edition of Medicaid Secrets: How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs. This self-help manual i

If you're caring for older family members, chances are good that you'll be called upon to be an advocate on their behalf. What is an advocate? What does an advocate do? Why is advocacy so important? Elder Care Coordinator Emily McCord explains.

If you’re 55 or older, you’ve probably seen what happens as your parents age. Chronic illnesses can linger, creating the need for long-term care that can last for decades. The decline is emotionally and physically taxing for all concerned, but it’s the financial consequences that leave the most lasting scars. Perhaps the family nest egg was spent on nursing home costs. Maybe the responsibility for providing or paying for care fell to you. Maybe you sacrificed your own financi

Caregiver burnout is a common issue. In order to prevent burnout from happening to you, you must first understand what burnout is and be able to recognize the signs. According to Merriam-Webster, burnout is “exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration.” In other words, you feel like you can’t go on as a result of the situation that you’re living in. Stress and frustration are common elements of the caregivi

Attorney Kim Kimbrough explains how he uses his specialized knowledge in tax law to minimize Uncle Sam's share of his clients' estates. And if you think only the wealthy need to be worried about the tax bite, think again. The smaller your estate, the more you should care.

Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s clinical trials finder. Below are the newest listings. Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Biomarkers and Brain Imaging OCTA in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease (Durham, NC) Drugs and Hormones JNJ-54861911 in Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer's (EARLY) (multiple sites) Praz

During his October 2, 2017 appearance on WDUN's Morning News, Kim Kimbrough talked to Bill and Joel about how limited liability companies be used to help protect family assets. LISTEN TO THE SEGMENT HERE. Kim Kimbrough appears weekly on WDUN's Morning News with Bill and Joel to answer questions about estate planning, elder law, long-term care planning, and more. Tune in on AM 550 or FM 102.9, or listen live at www.WDUN.com.

In many families, older loved ones resist talking about their aging and eventual decline. Elder Care Coordinator Bre Simmons talks about the risks of such resistance.