What is Elder Abuse?
The elderly are particularly vulnerable to abuse. There are many different forms that this abuse can take including neglect, physical abuse and financial exploitation. Abusers come in many different forms...
Senior Medicare Patrol
The Senior Medicare Patrol is a program that was designed to help seniors help themselves prevent Medicare fraud. Billions of dollars are lost every year due to mistakes and abuse...
Prescription Drug Formularies
No matter where you get your prescription drug coverage, you need to be aware of your plan’s prescription drug formulary. The formulary is a detailed list of drugs that are...
Time Away From Nursing Homes
Many seniors and their loved ones are afraid that if they spend any amount of time away from nursing homes, they will lose their Medicare benefits. Many times this means...
Costs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease that currently affects about 35 million people. A recent report detailed the expectation that costs associated with Alzheimer’s may triple by the year 2050 if...
Understanding HIPPA
In recent years you may have noticed that when you or your loved one heads to a doctor’s office, they may be asked to sign a HIPPA form. Quite often...
What is a Probate Estate?
Setting up a will to have your or your loved one’s estate distributed to your heirs is the best way to ensure that possessions are left to the people that...
Under Observation Vs. Admitted
When your elderly loved one goes to the hospital, they will be given a status. What that status is can have an adverse effect on what Medicare will cover as...
Home Health Care Basics
Letting your elderly loved one stay in their own home can be a great decision for them. It keeps them in an environment that they are familiar with and allows...
Talking With Family Members About the Importance of Estate Planning
Having the proper legal documents drawn up for your parents or other elderly loved ones is more important the older they get. Having these conversations while they are in full...
Avoiding Scams That Take Advantage of the Elderly
There are a lot of unscrupulous people who look to take advantage of anyone out there. The elderly can be particularly vulnerable to scammers who seek to take advantage of...
Think Twice About Filing Early for Social Security
Understanding how social security benefits work is important for any seniors who are considering retirement. Taking an early retirement and starting to collect social security early has consequences that many...