Nights are shorter, the weather is getting cooler and the holidays are approaching. Fall is here and winter is quickly approaching. If you have an elderly loved one aging in place then you may need to help them get ready for the coming winter. Here are some fall and pre-winter checks for their home. [...]
Once you reach retirement age finding resources to pay for all of the costs you may have can be difficult. It is a balancing act between having enough to pay for everyday life as well as being able to cover costly medical costs for yourself or your spouse. Here are some things to keep in [...]
Are you an elderly veteran looking to get some additional benefits? Then applying for your veteran’s benefits is a great way to do that. Before you go filling out the paperwork, here are some of the things you need to know. […]
Aging in place is a great option for seniors. It allows the freedom to remain in familiar surroundings and have the independence of being in the home that they built. In order for this to happen it may be necessary to add modifications to a home. Here are some of the more common changes that [...]
As more and more elderly Americans need to use long term and assisted living facilities the costs keep increasing. If you are or an elderly loved one are looking at having to move into one of these care facilities you may be wondering if there is any assistance that might be available to you outside [...]
We live in a world of ever changing and ever evolving technology. Now that we all have the sum knowledge of the human race on demand at our fingertips, how is that technology being leveraged to enhance elder care? How can this technology be leveraged for allowing more seniors to age in place? [...]
If you are helping an elderly loved one to choose the right assisted living or are looking for one for yourself, you may feel overwhelmed with the process. Here are some tips that you can keep in mind to assist you with choosing the right home for you or your elderly loved one. [...]
You may be wondering why the cost of an assisted living facility for your elderly loved one seems to vary greatly from one place to another. There are several factors that go into determining the costs associated with assisted living. Here are a few of the factors that can affect those costs. […]
We are used to haggling over the price of a car or a home. It is part of the buying process. What about doing the same with an assisted living facility? While you might not think of it at first, negotiating a price for assisted living care happens all the time. Prices are more flexible [...]
Gap insurance is there to cover the difference between what Medicare covers and what you, the patient are responsible for paying. For seniors over the age of 65 who fully qualify for Medicare there are quite a few different gap insurance programs for you to choose from. What about those under the age of 65? [...]