Healthcare costs get higher every year. With so many itemizations in the Explanation of Benefits (EOB), it almost seems as though you have to be a medical detective to figure it all out. However, there are ways that seniors and caregivers can make sure that all out-of-pocket expenses are legitimate. Use this guide by the [...]

When your senior loved one becomes unable to care for their own needs, you need to be able to ensure that they are properly cared for. Not everyone can quit their job or take the time needed to provide full-time care for an elderly parent, especially if that care requires medical expertise. It’s not an [...]

When you need to put your senior loved one into a care facility, it’s vital that you find the right place for them to live. This can be incredibly stressful. It doesn’t matter whether your parent needs severe medical care or just needs to downsize their lives due to problems living independently. But how can [...]

Putting your loved ones in a long term care facility like a nursing home is a stressful time and it can put a lot of strain on your family. Your father or mother might be angry and bitter about being relocated. They might feel alone and alienated. When the holiday season comes around it can [...]

Nobody wants to put their elderly loved one in a home. It’s a horrible, stressful time. You have to face the fact that they can’t care for themselves, and that you can’t provide them the care that they need. That’s when you have to turn to professionals. Placing your parent or other elderly loved one [...]

The decision to move into a long-term care or assisted living facility is a huge one, and it’s one that rarely occurs without some conflict and disagreement. Your elder parent might insist that they don’t need help, that you can handle their extra needs, or that you’re just trying to get rid of them. In [...]

Adjusting to life in a long-term care facility or nursing home can be really hard for a senior. Many younger people have a hard time understanding why their elderly loved ones are suddenly so grumpy and unwilling to simply adapt, but the truth is that it’s not an easy experience for anyone. There are, however, [...]

Placing your elder loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision. Many seniors, when they are moved to long term care facilities, feel abandoned and alone. You also face the fact that you’re placing the health, care and well-being of someone you care for very deeply, into the hands of strangers you [...]

There’s little doubt that nursing care is expensive — and getting more expensive by the year. It can help if you estimate the costs before going in. While this can be complex, a little knowledge can get you started. Explore how to calculate the cost of nursing care in Ohio, including the different kinds of [...]

When an elderly loved one has to move out of their home to a nursing home it can be a difficult time. Usually the decision is made due to the level of care that is needed. Staying at home is no longer an option and so they must be moved to a facility that can [...]