Gifting Time With Elderly Loved Ones
As the holidays approach things tend to get busy for us. Trying to balance all of the holiday activities going on, preparing for gatherings and still maintaining a work schedule can be difficult. In the midst of all of that you may have elderly loved ones who are aging in [...]
Cold Weather Safety for Seniors in Assisted Living
The cold weather is almost upon us. If last winter was any indication of how this year is going to be there may be some cold temperatures ahead. These can be particularly challenging for the elderly. Here are some tips for keeping your loved ones safe during the cold weather. [...]
Aging in Place With Roommates
When we first venture out on our own from our parent’s homes we often have roommates that live with us to share expenses and life experiences. As family takes over priority in our lives, roommates leave our minds. Aging in place can actually be made easier with a roommate, or [...]
The Importance of a Clean Home for Aging in Place
If you have elderly loved one who is aging in place, they may be having a difficult time in keeping up a clean home. The importance of keeping a clean home doesn’t diminish with age. In fact, it can be more important as people get older. […]
Be Careful Giving: It can Affect Your Medicaid
The season of giving is almost upon us. There is no better way to celebrate than by giving gifts to your loved ones. If you are not careful you may be giving away your future as well. There is a limit on the amount of money that you can gift [...]
Medicaid Transfer Penalty Exceptions
If you are looking to give away assets or money to your friends or family, you should be aware that those transfers can affect your Medicaid availability. Medicaid will look back five years to see what assets have been transferred to others. Depending on the amounts, this could lengthen the [...]
Making Gifts and Taxes
The holiday season is quickly approaching. As this happens our minds turn to what gifts we could make to our loved ones in order to help them enjoy their lives more. Gifts are a great way for you to not only lower the value of your estate (reducing the inheritance [...]
Gifts for Long Term Care Seniors
The holiday season is quickly approaching. You may have loved ones that are in long term care facilities. Buying for seniors is hard enough, but if they are in a long term care facility that could be made even more difficult. Here are some ideas of things that you could [...]