Being Mentally Prepared for an Estate Plan Conference
You’ve suddenly realized that you need to have an estate plan. We all know that nobody really wants to think about what is going to happen when they are too sick to make decisions for themselves—or when they are gone. That can make estate planning stressful and frustrating, but it [...]
Paying for Home Care
Aging in place is a great option for seniors. They are able to stay at home in an environment that they are familiar with while still receiving the care that they need. Unfortunately, home care can be very expensive, particularly if there is full time or even daily visits from [...]
Can I Use Medicaid for My Home Care?
Aging in place is a wonderful way to keep seniors in a familiar environment while still making sure to take care of their needs. Certain medical needs will require care from medical professionals, which can be expensive depending on the level of care needed. Even if specific medical care isn’t [...]
What Can You Do if Your Medicaid Application Is Denied?
Medicaid is a need-based government program that provides financial support for seniors in need of long term care. That care can take the form of in-home care, long term care facilities, hospices or nursing homes. There are many restrictions on who can qualify for Medicaid programs, and they vary widely [...]
What Are My Duties as an Executor?
Has an elderly loved one asked you to be the executor of their will? The executor of a will has a large responsibility, and before committing to the role, you may be wondering just what responsibilities are required after a loved one passes away. Here are the basic things an [...]
Moving into a New Retirement Community or Long Term Care Facility
Are you or an elderly loved one moving into a new home soon? Moving into a retirement community or long term care facility is probably different than any other move that you have made in your life. It might seem like you or your loved one will never adjust, but [...]
What Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
There are a wide range of options for elderly people looking for a residence that can handle their specific needs. One option that you or an elderly loved one may be interested in is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). CCRCs offer benefits that personal care homes or other residences [...]
Ways to Fund an Entry Fee for a CCRC
You may be considering a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) for yourself or for an elderly loved one. CCRCs offer a wide range of care and options that can increase over time. However, each of those increased levels of care increase the monthly cost of the CCRC. There is also [...]