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Learn the warning signs of family conflict over aging parents and practical ways to protect loved ones and prevent disputes.

The lack of affordable ways to pay for long-term care can create difficult choices for families. Without a plan for long-term care expenses, older adults may need to rely on relatives, use [...]

I am executor and power of attorney for my mother who has dementia, is in nursing care, and has run out of assets. I'm applying for Medicaid. We sold my mother's condo and have used those funds [...]

If I used my own money to pay for some of my mom's bills, can Medicaid deny her during the five-year lookback period? (The amount of money I spent is about $2,100.) If she files for Medicaid, can [...]

My mom and dad owned a home. He went into a nursing home under Medicaid and later passed away. My mom retained the home (not recovered under Medicaid Recovery) because she still lived there. The [...]

As a power of attorney (POA), should I talk with financial institutions and let them know a challenge to my POA is possible?

My mother is in declining physical and cognitive health. My father's will left everything to her. She wants to leave everything to my sister and me, to be split equally. My sister is power of [...]

Mom has dementia and is in a memory care home. I have been going through soe papers and found some stock certificates. Who would I contact for help with them?

If you've logged into a MyChart account or a bank app recently, you've probably had to confirm your identity with a text message or an authentication app. That kind of extra security step has [...]

Medicare generally does not cover routine blood-based Alzheimer's screening tests under current law. That could change with the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act.