Options Available for Professional In-Home Care

The vast majority of elders needing assistance with daily living prefer to remain at home rather than move to an assisted living residence or a nursing home.  Helping my clients accomplish this goal is one of the cornerstones of my practice. In the past, I’ve written about the resources available in Massachusetts to...
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What Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange Must Know about “Service-Connected Disability Compensation” and “Presumptive Conditions”

Let’s begin by defining two terms.  Service-connected disability compensation refers to payment to veterans for disabilities resulting from an injury or illness linked to their military service.  Typically, a veteran must go through a lengthy process to prove that their disability stems from an injury or illness during their time in service. ...
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The Many Benefits of VA Aid and Attendance

With this month’s celebration of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, I thought it would be a good time to thank our veterans for their service and to write about one of the most valuable benefits available to eligible veterans, their spouses, and widows: Aid and Attendance. Aid and Attendance can...
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