Planning for a Healthy Spouse
There is no denying that nursing homes are expensive. Is there any way to make sure that an individual gets the nursing care that they need without draining away all the assets of a healthy spouse? Of course there is; it just requires a little planning and investigation. Spousal Resource [...]
Prepare an Emergency Checklist
As people age, their health care needs become more and more complex. Consider the amount of medications, health conditions, doctors and types of insurance that is needed by you or your loved one and you can see how this can be overwhelming. When something unexpected happens, having all of this [...]
Determining Medicare Eligibility and Enrollment Tips
Ensuring that your health is taken care of later in life is important. Knowing when to sign up for Medicare benefits can be confusing, especially in an age where retirement does not occur at age 65. Here are some deadlines to think about as you approach age 65 and prepare [...]
Can You Stay at Home?
Nobody likes to move out of the home that they have made for themselves. As you or your loved ones age, it might be time to take a look to see if staying in your home is the best decision. There are several things to look at when trying to [...]
In The Spirit of the Holidays
As we approach one of the most joyous times of the year, I’d like to pass along a special request that if acted upon will actually become a blessing for you as much as other people involved. With Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa fast approaching our thoughts turn to spending time [...]
Prepare for Caregiving
Providing care for an aging loved one can be difficult. Quite often there can be frustration as your loved one’s need for continued independence conflicts with heath or other care needs. Here are some tips for providing care for an aging loved one. Talk Frequently Do not let bad feelings [...]
Consider Adult Day Programs
If you are looking for an alternative to home care for yourself or a loved one, you might want to consider an adult day program. Adult day programs are a way to save costs on home care while still providing a level of care that is needed. Adult day programs [...]
Should you buy Long Term Care Insurance?
As we age, it is inevitable that we will need to have help getting through the day. What degree of assistance will be needed? Will you need any kind of service not covered by Medicare? Answering this question and some others can help to make the decision to buy or [...]