4 Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is an important decision and should be carefully considered. It is important for families to take…
States Brace for Baby Boomer Retirement Age Challenges
There are demographic and cultural shifts occurring in the United States. The baby boomer generation continues to “gray” the country and…
Alzheimer’s Factors to Be Aware Of
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and…
Emotional Support Animals and Seniors
Most of us know what a service animal is, but the use of emotional support animals is becoming more and more common. So, what is an…
Your Doctor No Longer Accepts Your Insurance, Now What?
Going to the doctor is more than just casual small talk with a stranger. Often, you must explain your ailment quickly and succinctly,…
Points to Discuss with your Aging Parent.
Your parents are getting on in age, but you don’t have a clear idea if there is a plan in place for their care. It is a difficult topic…
Paying for Assisted Living
Assisted living rent can vary from $2,000 to $5,000 monthly. Depending on what type of care your loved one needs, assisted living can be…
America is Facing a Family Home Caregiver Shortage
The aging population of the United States is widely reported as the bulk of the baby boomer generation is already retired or nearing…
Avoiding Medicare Scams
By far the largest types of insurance fraud are scams against government and private health care insurers. Scammers frequently target…
Understanding Nursing Home Evictions
Nursing home evictions are an issue for many elderly people. Reports of evictions and complaints against nursing homes attempting to…
Stuck in the Middle: The Challenge in Helping Parents in Need of Long Term Care
Long term care (LTC) is comprised of a variety of services that meet medical and non-medical requirements for people who cannot care for…
Common Misconceptions about Powers of Attorney
A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows someone who you appoint (your…