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 information at your fingertips can [...]
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 build up between you and [...]
It is hard to admit that we cannot do the things we used to do. That realization can come with a mix of emotions from being angry to feeling guilty about being a burden. Keeping these feelings bottled up only leads to more stress. Be Ready to Adapt Change is hard. Resisting change can be [...]
How do you know when it is time to move from your own home into a senior housing care facility? Making the decision can be hard, but there are some important things that need you need to consider while making the decision. Financial Needs – Staying in your home and setting it up for in-home [...]
You might be considering your choices for housing as you age. The good news is there are a wide variety of senior housing options out there, depending on your need. Staying in Place This means simply that you remain in your home. It allows you to keep your surroundings familiar, and be in the community [...]
When trying to determine your housing situation, it is best to come up with a list of needs. These will help you drive your decision to the best solution for you, your friends and family. Here are some need categories to consider when planning senior housing. Level of Care While you may be independent now, [...]
There are so many choices available when looking for nursing home care. This can make it hard to figure out what is what. Fortunately, there are a multitude of resources for people who need assistance. Administration for Community Living (ACL) This is part of the federal government that provides Medicare patients with information and help [...]
Each person is different. This means that in order to get the right nursing home care plan, you should develop a care plan that fits your needs. It is up to you to make your goals, wishes and health care requirements known to the staff of your nursing home. Health Assessment The first day you [...]
You have collected all the information you can on local nursing homes. You have visited the top homes on your list to get a feel for what lies ahead. How do you choose the right future home for yourself or your loved ones? Involve Everyone You Need To This decision is not one that should [...]
Assets and asset distribution are the foundation of any estate plan. You want to make sure that your financial goals after death are met. You also want to ensure that your heirs are taken care of according to your wishes. Deciding what will be done with your assets by creating an estate plan ensures your [...]