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Medicare's open enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7, brings a surge in Medicare-related scams, as fraudsters exploit a confusing health insurance system and the flood [...]

Petitioners in guardianship cases can anticipate and avoid these common challenges in several ways.

Every few weeks, Dr. Lea Schweitz brings together a group via Zoom for an online "playdate." This warm and engaging community gathering, typically a mix of first-timers and regulars, is rather [...]

Older adults in long-term care face notable emotional health challenges. According to data from 2022, depression affects more than 25 percent of residential care community recipients. A 2024 [...]

The effects of the federal government shutting down may not always seem direct or immediate, but the risks and disruptions are real.

Oregon's lawmakers are cautiously working toward establishing a single-payer universal health care plan.

A durable power of attorney is a legal document that allows a trusted individual to make financial or health care decisions on your behalf if you become unable to handle your own affairs.

Updating your estate plan regularly helps ensure that your assets are distributed as you intend, your beneficiaries are properly provided for, and your chosen decision-makers are still able and [...]

A critical misstep often arises in estate planning from the assumption that no filing is necessary if the first spouse's estate is below the federal exemption threshold.

Whether you are planning your own funeral in advance as part of your estate planning process or handling affairs for a loved one who has passed, there are several key considerations to keep in [...]