ABLE Accounts for Housing Without Losing Benefits

One of the most practical uses of an ABLE account is paying housing costs such as rent and utilities directly while staying aligned with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid [...]

Learn about common types of disabilities, including physical, sensory, speech and language, and intellectual or developmental.

Many professionals offer specialized services to individuals with disabilities and their families. Understanding what these professionals do can help families support their loved [...]

Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits can end Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and put Medicaid at risk, but many people can keep Medicaid under a federal protection. Learn who qualifies and [...]

Under a new policy, government attorneys can now go to court to ask a judge to appoint a legal guardian – often when a qualified family member is unavailable – over a veteran who is [...]

Many free online tools can be a good starting point for researching possible retirement locations and helping you to reflect on your preferences or needs.

Reducing the risk of developing dementia and identifying risk early can prove essential for older adults. A growing body of research links dementia to loneliness, depression, [...]

In many American families, the burden of family caregiving lands disproportionately on women, geography often governs who helps, and expectations about fairness are often more idealistic than [...]

Aging in place and safety are not mutually exclusive. Many practical steps can reduce risks and provide reassurance to concerned family members.

New rules are changing who must meet work requirements in order to receive SNAP benefits. Changes include moving the age requirement to 64 years old (up from 54 years old), which means many [...]