Elder Law News

The latest annual cost of care survey by Genworth and CareScout offers insight into the cost trends of long-term care in the United States.

Effective March 27, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reinstates the 100 percent policy to recover overpayments, reverting from the previous 10 percent withholding rate [...]

Aging in place safely can involve making modifications to ensure well-being, comfort, and accessibility for older adults. Check out some practical tips to create a safer living [...]

Americans can agree on one thing: Social Security benefits should not only be preserved but strengthened - even if that means they must pay more to address the program's long-term financing [...]

With the exorbitant cost of nursing home care, many families worry about depleting their loved ones’ life savings to pay for the care they need.

The recent struggles of former talk show host Wendy Williams have brought significant attention to the complexities and potential pitfalls of guardianship arrangements.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) - which offer the entire continuum of care under one roof - are an appealing retirement housing option, but they can be very expensive.

Medicaid can provide seniors with financial assistance for home care services. However, since the federal government and the individual states run Medicaid jointly, benefits coverage is [...]

The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 6, 2025, by President Biden. The bill will boost monthly Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people.

On January 2, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.