Have you considered adding a child or trusted family member to your bank account to make things easier in an emergency? Many Indiana families assume that adding another person to a bank account is a simple solution for managing finances…
Have you noticed that an aging parent or loved one may need additional support, but you are unsure where to begin? When care needs begin to change, families often feel overwhelmed by the number of decisions that must be made. Whether the shift…
Each year retirees and individuals receiving benefits watch closely for updates to the Cost of Living Adjustment. For Indiana families this adjustment can play an important role in monthly budgeting and long term planning. Even modest increases may help offset rising expenses related to housing utilities health care and daily…
Families and individuals with low incomes can get health insurance through Medicaid. However, because of the steep costs associated with long-term care, Medicaid planning is a growing trend for individuals with higher net worth as an alternative to spending down…
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…
The number of patients living with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to rise sharply according to a study conducted by The Lewin Group of Falls Church, VA on the behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association. By the year 2040 more than twice…
Long distance caregiving as providing care for a person who lives an hour or more away, as defined by The National Institute on Aging (NIA). This type of caregiving takes many forms – from arranging for in-home care, money management,…
