Elderly or retired recipients of Medicare are able to use their benefits to pay for home health care. There are some requirements that must be met, but if you qualify you are able to receive skilled home care instead of going to a nursing home or other assisted care facility How to Qualify There are [...]
Having long term care insurance seems like a great idea. The issue is these policies can be very complicated when it comes to understanding just what they will cover. Many seniors who have long term care insurance aren’t aware of the complexities of how and when their benefits work. Here are some things to keep [...]
Seniors who are on fixed income may be facing a hard time. With retirement accounts still not fully recovered from the 2008 recession or even due to improper retirement planning, meeting the costs of living as a senior on a fixed income can be challenging. Fortunately there are many programs that can help supplement a [...]
You may be considering hiring a geriatric care manager to assist you in caring for an elderly loved one. This can be a great option if funds are available and can support this kind of expert. Here are some of the benefits of a geriatric care manager. Be a Voice in Your Absence While you try [...]
Veterans and survivors who need assistance performing daily living activities or are housebound may qualify for two benefits offered by the VA: the Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit and the Housebound benefit. Both benefits are paid in addition to a monthly pension, but you cannot receive both at the same time. Aid & Attendance (A&A) [...]
The herbicide called Agent Orange was used during the Vietnam War to destroy foliage the enemy used for cover. After the war, Veterans experienced health issues that were attributed to exposure to the herbicide. Agent Orange was also presumed to be a contributing factor in some disabilities suffered by certain Veterans who were exposed. The [...]