Ensuring that your health is taken care of later in life is important. Knowing when to sign up for Medicare benefits can be confusing, especially in an age where retirement does not occur at age 65. Here are some deadlines to think about as you approach age 65 and prepare for retirement. Medicare Eligibility In [...]
Using the right approach to convince your elderly parents to acknowledge and accept that they need help will make that conversation go a lot smoother. Here are some helpful tips: Consult with a geriatric care manager in your area for guidance on how to approach your parents. If you decide to enlist his or her [...]
Your parents were your caregiver, protector, mentor and source of emotional and financial support as you went through childhood and eventually became an adult who could take care of yourself. When the roles reverse and it is you whom your parents must now depend on, the transition is one that may be met with more [...]
Nursing home care comes with a price tag that can eventually become too steep. In addition, placing your loved one in a nursing home means leaving their care in someone else's hands--and you can only hope they will get the best treatment. As a result, many adult children opt to move their elderly parents in [...]