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25 Aug

Advance Care Planning for End-of-Life Decisions

Elder Care, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, August 25, 2025

As families come together this summer, it’s a meaningful time to have conversations that matter—especially when it comes to planning for the future. At O’Connor Elder Law, we encourage families.

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11 Aug

Why Seniors Need to Know a Good Elder Law Attorney

Miscellaneous, August 11, 2025

As we grow older, life brings both new joys and new challenges—from protecting our health to managing our finances, from planning for the future to navigating government benefits. One of.

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25 Jul

Protecting Seniors from Scams: Essential Tips for Safety

Elder Care, July 25, 2025

As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to help them stay safe—not just physically, but financially and emotionally. One of the growing threats to seniors is scams specifically.

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16 Jul

Mental Health Awareness: Supporting Emotional Well-Being as We Age

Elder Care, July 16, 2025

Taking care of our mental health is just as important as caring for our physical health—yet it’s often overlooked, especially as we age. This month, we’re putting the spotlight on.

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7 Jul

How to Take Control in Your Final Years

Elder Care, Long Term Care, July 7, 2025

As we grow older, planning for the future becomes not just important—but essential. For couples entering their senior years, making informed, intentional decisions now can help ensure financial stability, peace.

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30 Jun

Helping Seniors Grow Old Together: A Guide for Planners

Elder Care, Long Term Care, June 30, 2025

Love, partnership, and companionship don’t fade with age—in fact, they often deepen. Many older adults dream of spending their later years side by side with the one they love, supported.

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23 Jun

What the 2025 VA COLA Means for Our Senior Community

Miscellaneous, June 23, 2025

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, many seniors are beginning to feel the real effects of this year’s Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). For our veteran community—particularly those living.

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16 Jun

Why Work-Life Balance Matters in Senior Care

Elder Care, June 16, 2025

In senior care, our caregivers give so much of themselves to others—physically, mentally, and emotionally. While their work is deeply meaningful, it also comes with unique challenges that can lead.

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26 May

Spousal Refusal: A Legal Strategy to Preserve Assets and Qualify for Medicaid

Medicaid Planning, May 26, 2025

You may have heard heartbreaking stories of devoted couples forced to consider divorce—not because they’ve fallen out of love, but because one spouse needs long-term care, and the other can’t.

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12 May

Think Twice Before Selling a Loved One’s Home for Assisted Living Costs

Medicaid Planning, May 12, 2025

When a loved one needs long-term care—whether it’s in an assisted living facility or a skilled nursing home—families are often faced with overwhelming financial decisions. One of the most common.

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