by Jackie Cara | May 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Takeaways The demand for long-term care services is rising due to an aging population and a shortage of health care professionals. The costs of long-term care have been escalating, including in-home care, assisted living care, and nursing home care. As most of us go...
by Jackie Cara | May 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Takeaways A new phishing attack is targeting Social Security recipients with email messages pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA), prompting them to download fake Social Security statements. These malicious downloads give hackers access to...
by Jackie Cara | May 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Takeaways Full Social Security Retirement Age (FRA) is 67 for those born in 1960 or later, not 65 as it once was, due to legislation adjusting for increased life expectancy. Claiming Social Security benefits before FRA results in permanently reduced monthly payments....
by Jackie Cara | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
In recognition of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Cara Law will be providing information about issues related to Mental Health, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders. Too often, families don’t know where to turn when a loved one is struggling. We want you to know...
by Jackie Cara | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Takeaways The WISH Act proposes a federal long-term care insurance trust fund to provide monthly funds for long-term care expenses after a waiting period, aiming to support aging in place and reduce reliance on Medicaid. Potential benefits include increased access to...
by Jackie Cara | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
As people get older, they often need to rely on others for various kinds of help and are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Consequently, as people age, they are more vulnerable to being financially taken advantage of,...
