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Coronavirus Scams are Surfacing

While residents in Cecil County and throughout the state are taking precautions to safeguard themselves against COVID-19, some people are stealing or attempting to steal money through coronavirus-based scams, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office.

Posted on: April 14, 2020

How Risky Is the Coronavirus for Seniors?

Cities across the United States are closing down schools and nonessential establishments, such as bars and movie theaters, in an attempt to curb the number of coronavirus cases — and avoid the unfortunate situations that have occurred in Italy, China and elsewhere.

Posted on: April 12, 2020

How to Plan for Nursing Home Care for Parents

The cost of a nursing home can quickly erode everything you worked for your whole life, and leave your family with nothing, industry insiders warn.

Posted on: March 31, 2020

How Do ABLE Accounts Work?

ABLE accounts can be powerful financial tools for those living with a disability. Here's how they work.

Posted on: March 19, 2020

How Can I Fund A Special Needs Trust?

If you have a child with special needs, a trust may be a financial priority. There are many crucial goods and services that Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income might not pay for, and a special needs trust may be used to address those financial challenges. Most importantly, a special needs trust may help provide for your disabled child, in case you're no longer able to care for them.

Posted on: March 17, 2020

What Is So Important About Powers Of Attorney?

A power of attorney names a person who can act on your behalf. This person is called your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact.” Before you create a power of attorney, you should know your options and which ones your home state allows.

Posted on: March 16, 2020

What Do We Know about Early-Onset Dementia?

Some health care facilities in our area say they are seeing more cases of early-onset dementia than ever before.

Posted on: March 11, 2020

Planning for Long-Term Care Before It’s Too Late

A strong long-term care plan spells out where you would like to live, how you plan to get around, and who will oversee your financial and health decisions when you’re incapacitated.

Posted on: March 10, 2020

How Can Long-Distance Caregivers Help Loved Ones?

More than 1 in 10 family caregivers live at least an hour away from their aging or ailing family member, and many are tending to a loved one from a distance of hundreds of miles.

Posted on: March 6, 2020