Author Archives: Robert Kraft
Loans Borrowed Against Pensions Squeeze Retirees
Have you seen ads for companies that will pay you cash up front if you have a pension account? They’re similar to ads aimed at people who had personal injury claims that resulted in structured settlements payable over a long … Continue reading
Are You Afraid of Dying?
Do you fear death? There may be a cure for that. This short article is from the AARP Bulletin, and I have no further comment on it. Coffin Therapy It’s never too early to rest in peace. For people who … Continue reading
Featured Link — Prostate Cancer and Intimacy
The Web site eDrugstore.MD has an interesting article on the after-effects of prostate surgery, and potential cures for these after-effects.
Poll Finds Americans Unprepared and in Denial About Need for Long-Term Care as We Get Old
Will you need long-term care when you get older? The odds are pretty good that you will, but You probably don’t think so. That’s the bottom line of a poll taken recently — Americans in general think long-term care is … Continue reading
Featured Link — A Shopper’s Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance
This Shopper’s Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance is courtesy of the Texas Department of Insurance. Here are the opening paragraphs: Long-term care is a type of personal care service that you might need if you have a physical illness, disability, or … Continue reading
Beleaguered Caregivers Getting Help From Apps
When you are a caregiver for an elderly or disabled person, you never know where you might find help. Now look no further than your iPhone. National Public Radio recently put out an article detailing the usefulness of several “apps” … Continue reading
Senior Dating
I wouldn’t normally write here about a senior dating service, but one such site has published a list of the top 100 blogs providing legal advice to the elderly. My blog was among those listed, so I think I should … Continue reading
Identity Thieves Target Texas Seniors on Medicare
There’s a new scam involving identity theft by people who are preying on seniors on Medicare. The Dallas Morning News recently posted a short warning about this. If you’re on Medicare, or care for someone who is, please read this. … Continue reading
More Seniors Turning to Payday Loans
The so-called payday loan industry may have its place in the world, but it mostly seems to be used to take advantage of poor people who don’t understand the financial distress they are getting into when they take out such … Continue reading
Medicaid Dental Dollars Return to State… and to Lobbyists
Many seniors rely on Medicaid not only for basic needs but also to pay for nursing home care. Medicaid benefits can be hard to get, and one reason is that there is only so much money to go around. When … Continue reading