Category archives: Clay County
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You may not foresee ever needing assistance with your day-to-day life. However, research shows that seven in 10 adults aged 65 and older will require long-term care at some point in their later years. Meanwhile, the U.S. population continues to age rapidly. Americans aged 65 or older are on track to... [read more]
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We are proud to announce that Mary A. Hults has joined our firm as an Associate Attorney.
Mary A. Hults was first licensed to practice law in 1995. She began her law career in private practice in the areas of insurance defense, workers' compensation and family law, then left private practice ... [read more]
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Even if you have a long-term care insurance policy, you may likely be hoping that you won't ever have reason to use it. Regardless of what the future holds, there's one silver lining of which you may not be aware. That is, premiums on many long-term care insurance policies are in fact tax-deductible... [read more]
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The United States Census Bureau predicts that the nation’s population of older adults nationwide will have doubled from 49.2 million in 2016 to 94.7 million in 2060.
As the population grows as well as ages, elder abuse remains a significant concern. According to the U.S. Department of Justice... [read more]
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Since the 1960s, Medicaid has provided health care coverage for low-income people across the United States. For millions of seniors, Medicaid offers financial assistance, helping them to cover the cost of long-term care services. Today, this joint federal-state program also benefits other qualifying... [read more]
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Spring is definitely here again in Orange Park and the greater Jacksonville area, and in addition to enjoying the warmer weather, sunshine, and longer days, many of us are also Spring cleaning as we prepare to celebrate Easter.
This season obviously reminds us of things we need to address in our ... [read more]
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What Is Medicare Part D?
Adults who are age 65 and older can enroll in Medicare, a federal health insurance program. If you have signed up for Medicare Part A, Part B, or both, you can also sign up for Part D.
Available through private insurers, Medicare Part D remains optional and covers ce... [read more]
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1 year ago
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Recently proposed legislation seeks to offer financial relief for unpaid family caregivers. Introduced in November 2023, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2023 is the result of a bipartisan effort to lessen the costs of family caregiving. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has... [read more]
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1 year ago
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More than 65 million seniors across the country benefit from Medicare, a government health insurance program.
When Does Medicare Start?
At age 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you are a U.S. citizen. You do not have to wait until you retire to apply for the program.
You can enroll in... [read more]
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February reminds us of the joy of love in our lives. One way that you can demonstrate your love for your family is to help relieve any unnecessary hardships on your loved ones by preparing for the future and the difficult realities of life that we all must face.
This year, as we celebrate Valenti... [read more]
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1 year ago
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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hearing loss affects one-third of older adults. As difficulty hearing can lead to communication challenges and social withdrawal, it can also increase the risk of dementia. Dementia includes diseases affecting memory, thinking, and the ability to... [read more]
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Many retirees look forward to traveling in their retirement. More and more are actually retiring overseas, in part as a way to stretch savings. But what happens to retirees' federal benefits while they are out of the country?
The short answer is that although Social Security benefits are avai... [read more]
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