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Understanding the Challenges of Aging
Understanding Aging Issues
Dealing with the Challenges of Growing Older
Understanding American Attitudes Towards Aging
Aging and the Attitude of Health Care Providers
Developing a Positive Attitude Towards Aging
Understanding the Problem of Reduced Spending Power
The Hidden Secret of Abuse
Chronic Stress Accelerates the Aging Process
Adopting Stress Management Strategies
Controlling Stress with Mind and Body Calming Techniques
Aging Suggestions from Geriatrician Robert Stall
Dealing with Depression in the Elderly Population
Understanding Life Resource Planning
Planning for Long Term Care
Planning Financially for Retirement
Understanding Various Forms of Property Ownership
Evaluating Savings and Investments
Converting Assets to Income
Transferring Assets to the Next Generation
Using a Reverse Mortgage for Successful Aging
Understanding Reverse Mortgage Planning Strategies
Life Insurance as a Planning Tool beyond a Simple Death Benefit
Review and Restructure Other Insurance Coverage
Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
Income Tax Return Planning Strategies
Taxes on the Sale of Various Types of Personal Property
Taxation of Qualified Retirement Accounts
How an Annuity Is Taxed
Taxation of a Combo LTC Annuity
Taxation of a Deferred Annuity Owned by a Trust
Tax Planning Strategies for Annuity or IRA Withdrawals
Taxes on a Primary Residence and Inherited Property
Tax Treatment of Long Term Care Insurance
Tax Reduction Strategies Using Investments or Life Insurance
Tax Treatment of Veterans Disability Benefits
Understanding Life Resource Planning
Dealing with Aging Health Issues
Arthritis
Alcohol Abuse
Dealing with COPD
Loss of Eyesight
Hearing Loss
Mobility Issues
Parkinson’s Disease
Substance Abuse
Dealing with Pain
Dealing with over Medicating
Getting Adequate Sleep
The Challenges of Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Decreasing the Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s
The Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
Determining the Difference between Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Age Related Malnutrition
Understanding Aging and Dehydration
Understanding the Importance of Certain Vitamins
Understanding Senior Living Options
Aging in Place at Home or with Family
Disability Aids and Adaptations to Remain in the Home
Downsizing to a Smaller Home
Dedicated Retirement Living Communities
Senior Living Options with Personal Support
Continuing Care Communities
Assisted Living
Nursing Homes
Finding the Right Nursing Home
Problems Facing Nursing Homes
Adult Day Care Services
Low Income Housing
Understanding Government Aging Services
Government and Community Aging Services
Area Agencies on Aging
Care Services Provided through Area Agencies on Aging
Senior Citizen Centers
Community Health Care Support Services
Legal, Complaint, Transportation, Handyman and Other Support Services
Meals on Wheels
TANF Food Stamps
Energy Cost Assistance and Property Tax Relief
USDA Rural Construction Loans and Grants
Burial Assistance
Government Elder Abuse Protection
Low Income Housing
Understanding Medicaid Long Term Care
Medicaid Self-Directed Plans
Understanding Medicare
Medicare Long Term Care Benefits
Using Private Pay Aging Services
Care Manager Services
Geriatric Healthcare Services
Financial Advice, Insurance and Reverse Mortgage
Transportation for the Elderly and Disabled
Seniors’ Relocation, Downsizing and Real Estate Services
Home Care Services
Elder Law and Estate Planning
Support Systems to Age in Place
Elder Mediation Services
Guardianship and Trust Administration
Understanding Family Caregiving
Understanding Family Caregiving
Caregiving – Hazardous to Your Health and Sometimes Deadly
Understanding Family Challenges with Caregiving
How to Resolve Family Caregiver Disputes
Understanding When Family Caregiving Does Not Work
Using a Care Manager to Guide the Caregiving Process
How to Create a Family Care Plan Agreement
Paying Family Caregivers through the Medicaid Program
Paying Family Caregivers through the Veterans Family Caregiver Program
Paying Caregivers through the Veterans Aid and Attendance Program
Income Tax Issues with Family Provided Long Term Care Services
Planning for the Final Years
Dealing with Diminished Capacity to Make Financial Decisions
Planning Considerations for Aging Seniors
Planning for Long Term Care
Medicaid Long Term Care Planning Strategies
Medicaid Spend down Redirected to Legitimate Expenses
Irrevocable Funeral Trust for Medicaid Planning
Protect the Home from Medicaid Recovery
Estate Planning with Asset Preservation Strategies
Using Various Types of Trusts for Asset Preservation
Review and Update Beneficiary Arrangements
The Use of Annuities for Final Years Planning
Planning for End-Of-Life
The Importance of a Will
Advanced Directives
Understanding Conservatorship and Guardianship
Choosing a Fiduciary
Preplanning a Funeral and Buria
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Palliative Care and Hospice
Understanding Death
Understanding Bereavement, Grieving and Morning
Preparing the Body for Burial
Choosing a Cemetery
Funeral Services and Funeral Service Providers
Probate Avoidance Strategies
The Consequences of Dying with Debt
Videos - Understanding Aging Issues
Become a Member of the National Care Planning Council
Veterans Affairs VA Accreditation Training
An Introduction to Veterans Benefits
Understanding Medicare and Medicaid Benefits for Residents of Senior Living Communities
12 Little-Known Veterans Benefits for Residents of Senior Living Communities