Monthly Archives: May 2024
States Resume Eligibility Checks for Medicaid Leaving 23% Uninsured
During the pandemic, the federal government offered millions to states to expand Medicaid coverage for their citizens. Now, with the pandemic in the rear-view mirror, many states are renewing eligibility checks. This means that many Americans are being dropped from the Medicaid program leaving them completely uninsured. A recent survey on the results of… Read More »
New Study Indicates Adults are Aging Faster and at Increased Risk of Cancer
A new study revealed that adults are aging faster and this is putting them at increased risk of cancer. In recent years, cancer rates among young people have significantly increased and experts have been researching why. A new study suggests a potential cause: younger generations are aging biologically faster than older generations. As a… Read More »
New Study Suggests That MIND Diet Can Slow Aging Process, Lower Your Risk of Dementia
The MIND diet is an acronym for the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay Diet. You may have heard that there are proven benefits of following both the Mediterranean and DASH diets, but a recent study suggests that the MIND diet may help slow your aging and reduce your risk of developing dementia. A recent… Read More »
Irrevocable Trusts and Long-Term Care Planning
Irrevocable trusts are one of a number of different types of trusts that can be used for long-term care planning. The trust is created by a Grantor (you) to hold some of your assets during your lifetime. Irrevocable trusts can hold assets such as real property (your home), bank accounts, or other investment vehicles…. Read More »