Where Should an Estate Plan Be Stored?
Safeguarding legal documents and providing access to this information is a big consideration in your caregiving plan.
Can Caregiver Burnout Be Prevented?
Providing care for an aging relative or loved one is often physical and emotionally challenging. Learn how to recognize the early signs of burnout – and how to prevent it.
What’s the Secret Bad News about Medicare Advantage Plans?
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan and require a brief stay at a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise, according to a Kaiser Health News report.
How Is the Department of Health and Human Services Helping Caregivers?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services put forth a national strategy – the first of its kind – to support millions of family caregivers and address the challenges they face when caring for people with developmental disabilities or other health issues.
What Should I Do with an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis?
Almost half a million new cases of Alzheimer’s disease will be diagnosed this year in the United States, according to the BrightFocus Foundation. Worldwide, someone develops some form of dementia every three seconds.
Estate Plans Can Protect against Exploitation
According to experts, despite increased phishing emails and robocalls, it is far more common for financial exploitation to be committed by people who know the victim, such as relatives, caregivers, neighbors, or ‘friends.’
How are Scammers Trying to Trick Seniors with Medicare?
The federal government is warning people with Medicare about scam artists offering ‘free’ COVID-19 tests.
Planning for Long Term Care Is Important
What types of decisions have you and your loved ones made, or avoided making, about planning for the years ahead?
Wayward Senior Tracked by Bluetooth Technology
An elderly man in Hernando County is back safe and sound with his family after being found through a tracking device planted by his wife.
How Much Money Can a Well Spouse Keep If Medicaid is Needed?
The intent of the laws and regulations is to allow the community spouse to have enough income and assets so that he or she has enough income and assets to continue to live at home, whether that be a home, an apartment, or other living place.
