Health and Safety of Nursing Home Residents
A growing number of baby boomers will need extra care as they reach their golden years. Some may be able to get the care they need at home from a family member or in the form of hired help. Many…
What You Need to Know About Managing Someone Else’s Social Security Benefits or Veteran’s Benefits
The Social Security Administration has assigned you to assist your nephew Roberto in managing his benefits. In the Social Security system, you’ll be called Roberto’s “representative payee.” The situation is similar if you’re appointed to help your elderly father, who…
The Type of Care a Senior Needs Determines the Type of Senior Living Option
There are a number of living options available to Americans as they age. As we grow older, senior living options vary widely based on what level of care is required. Available options are tied to the resources a senior has…
Here Are Six Things You Should Do Before Moving Your Parents Into an Assisted Living Facility
For aging parents, assisted living communities provide essential care and provide a sense of peace and tranquility. Identifying the suitable facility “fit” for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents’ needs, budget, and lifestyle with desirable locations.…
Elder Law Attorneys Provide Legal Advice to Seniors
Laws affecting the elderly or disabled are known as elder law. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement,…
Taking a Look at Your Parent’s Financial Future
It is a mistake to wait to talk about finances with your aging parent, who may already be in cognitive decline. It will take time to gather all the information you need for a complete financial assessment of their aging…
Discussing End-of-Life Care with Family
It is prudent to have an open and honest discussion centered around your mortality, although it is sobering. No one relishes the thought of their demise, and yet with forethought, you can ensure that your estate plan and your healthcare…
An Overview of Long-Term Care Options
A thorough assessment of your life and health care planning is more important than ever before. Americans continue responding to the ever-present threat of COVID-19 in its many iterations, and we are identifying that which is most important in our…
Here Are Some Tips on How to Plan Ahead for the Sandwich Generation
People who care for both their children and aging parents simultaneously are referred to as part of the sandwich generation. Although generation is part of the phrase, it does not refer to people born at a specific time. Typically, these…
How to Avoid the Medicaid Penalty Period
In order to qualify for Medicaid assistance for nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, or adult foster care, individuals must meet the qualifications of low income and assets. As a result of these rules, many candidates give away their…