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 [...]
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 [...]
When searching for care for an elderly loved one it can be easy to get confused. You want to make sure that when you choose a care plan that the plan is appropriate in both level of care and in cost. Here are some mistakes to avoid when you are searching for caregivers or assisted [...]
Driving is a major source of a person’s independence. It might be difficult for an elderly loved one to realize when it is just not safe for them to be behind the wheel any longer. Many of us with elderly loved ones face the challenge of trying to get this message across. Here are some [...]
The average age of Americans is rising. This means that since retirement fund are going to be used for a longer period of time, more care must be taken when planning for the future of the elderly. Rising Costs of Health Care One thing to look out for when doing financial planning is making sure [...]
The rising costs of healthcare combined with longer life spans can leave a large financial burden on the families of the elderly. Preparing for what is coming, while unpleasant to talk about, can be the difference between a family making it through the rough times or financial ruin. Here are some tips to help prepare [...]
While it is horrible to think about, may elderly are victims of financial abuse. As family or friends, we want to do all we can to assist our elderly loved ones in avoiding being taken advantage of financially. Here are some things to talk over with elderly family or friends to help them avoid financial [...]
Many experts say the traditional idea of traditional “retirement” is no longer a valid one. With costs of necessities rising quickly and returns on long term investments not being as robust as they were in the past, a new kind of lean and mean retirement is the way of the future. Here are some ideas [...]
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 [...]