Dementia conditions can upend a person’s life long before they reach their senior years. One example is frontotemporal dementia (FTD). It often strikes people in their 40s and 50s. Up to 20% of all types of dementia fall under the umbrella of FTD. As the name...
You’re suffering from an injury or illness that is impacting your ability to work. This means that there is no money coming into the household, which can be gravely concerning. There are a number of programs that can help provide some relief, including Social...
Being unable to work because you suffered an injury or illness is a challenging position for anyone to be in. If the condition is expected to end in your death or last for at least 12 months, you may opt to file for Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI. This...
For as long as you have worked a job, you have made contributions to the Social Security program. Usually, older adults will make use of those contributions when they retire. Workers accrue credits based on how much taxable income they earn, and those credits make the...
As doctors learn more about our mental health, many of the stigmas surrounding this topic have started to shift. Unfortunately, mental health conditions can still somewhat be downplayed. Studies show that millions of Americans have suffered from depression at some...
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can turn your life upside down. While there are treatments that can extend your life expectancy, it goes without saying that life after mesothelioma can never be the same. As the disease progresses, you will lose the ability to work,...
The pop singer Halsey recently revealed that she suffers from a host of genetic conditions that doctors are only starting to recognize. Among them is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). The musician discussed her struggles to be taken seriously by doctors for a vast array...
It is not uncommon for a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim to be denied for a variety of reasons. If this happens, you should never give up hope of pursuing the benefits you need. Many applicants make the mistake of filing a new application instead of appealing...
Injuries typically need to be quite severe to help someone qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI). If you can still work a job, even if it isn't your usual job, you may not qualify. Not only will the symptoms created by the injury need to...
People qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits based on the severity of their condition and their work history. If you have worked for long enough to qualify for SSDI, you could claim benefits when a medical condition is severe enough to...