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When it comes to elder law, basic estate planning, long-term care planning, and life care planning are crucial types of planning that every elder needs to consider. That said, if you are not a lawyer, then it can be difficult to know what is involved with making each of these plans. Many people have some…
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If you are like most seniors, then you probably would prefer to stay in your home instead of living in a nursing home or a long-term care facility. Veterans across the United States, and those in San Diego, are eligible for the Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services Program. In today’s post, we are going to…
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Though older adults often face unique health challenges, recent studies show that strength training can mitigate many of them, and prove more beneficial than cardio-based exercise. In today’s entry, we’ll explain a few of the benefits seniors can receive from strength training. Before we begin, it’s important to note that you should always speak with…
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Social Security scams are on the rise. The NYPD recently reported that they have received more than 200 complaints so far this year, with a combined loss total of well over $2 million. Other precincts around the United States have reported similar occurrences, which makes it highly important for individuals and their families to be…
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The keto diet is taking off in popularity, and at The Law Offices of Janis A Carney, we’re willing to bet that you’ve heard about the numerous health benefits of adhering to a low-carb, high-fat diet. While we won’t get too in-depth into the relationship between keto and Alzheimer’s in today’s post, we do have…
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NAMING A DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY OF YOUR IRA’s, 401k’s AND OTHER RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Somewhere in the process of working with your attorney on your estate plan, you should discuss the “designated beneficiaries” named on your IRA’s, 401k’s and any other type of Retirement Account. You may not think you…
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It was once thought that Alzheimer’s disease was a continuous progression once a person was diagnosed. More recently, however, researchers have begun to reframe cognitive decline as a fuel problem; in other words, one that can be addressed by providing the body with the right combination of macronutrients. Several recent studies show promising results for…
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The height of the holiday season is just around the corner, and if you are like most Silicon Valley residents, then creating a will before the end of the year is probably quite low on your priority list. We hope that the holiday season finds you and your loved ones healthy and well, and as…
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The future is never certain, and if you are like many Americans, then you may not have spent much time thinking about how your needs will change and grow over time. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at a few of the most important aspects of long-term care planning and explain why you should…
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In case you have not been watching television or reading pop culture magazines, legendary vocalist, pianist, and songwriter Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018. Franklin’s health struggles have plagued her for years, though she still made an effort to perform and publicly support charitable causes in recent months. The world will mourn the…
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