January 2012

Happy New Year! To start the New Year off right, we've included some articles providing updates on what laws 2012 is bringing us, along with a special article discussing Alzhiemer's disease and dementia.

ALERT: Michigan - Last State to Implement Estate Recovery

On July 1st Michigan was the last state in the nation to implement "estate recovery." Estate recover means that people over the age of 55 who receive Medicaid benefits, including those in nursing homes, will have to repay the state for the costs of care once they pass, unless they plan ahead. There is some good news with this new law... Click here

The Difference Between Alzheimer's Disease and Dementiaaring and Caregiving During the Holidays: 6 Considerations for Families of Alzheimer's or Dementia Patients

Many people use the terms Alzheimer's disease and dementia interchangeably, but they have very different meanings. Although dementia is a group of symptoms that include memory loss, the term itself doesn't explain what is causing symptoms. Alzheimer's disease is the leading cause of dementia, but here are many other causes. Click here to read the full article.

An FDIC Cheat Sheet

FDIC insurance is confusing, especially when it comes to entities. Clients often ask about it, especially since the financial crisis of 2008. Here's a quick breakdown of the current rules affecting common types of deposit accounts. Click here to read the full article.

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