Will Medicaid Take My Home?
It’s a part of the American Dream to be able to buy your own home. People work hard all their lives to own a home, and it is often their most valuable and significant possession. So, when health begins to…
Family Caregivers Who Thrive
Around 17 percent of the US population is a family caregiver, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing income, struggling to balance caregiving tasks with their workload and other family responsibilities. These 53 million caregivers are often experiencing ill health…
How to Prepare for an Aging Parent’s Care
One truism of providing care for an aging parent one is preparation is crucial to success. Whether you need basic information about eldercare resources and services, are looking for a local agency to provide those services, or have worries about…
Undue Influence and Estate Planning
The elderly have, unfortunately, always been more susceptible to manipulation from those who will defraud or steal from them. Targeted attacks on vulnerable older people to exert what attorneys deem “undue influence” constitutes elder abuse. It disrupts the older persons’…
CDC and CMS Loosen Nursing Home Restrictions
After a dramatic decrease in COVID-19 infections and deaths, along with the US vaccination program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are permitting the ease of in-person visitation restrictions within…
Seniors Often Experience Late-Life Anxiety
Anxiety is a common thing that older Americans experience. Some reports estimate between 10 and 20% of seniors have generalized anxiety. This number could be even higher, as many often deny having psychological issues when asked by their doctors, focusing…
Do You Understand Medicare?
If you are interested in information on Medicare, understand that applying for the benefit sometimes seems like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, Medicare is obviously a good resource because it provides medical benefits to seniors who are often…
HIIT Workouts for Seniors
Exercise provides many health benefits for people of all ages. The benefits from eating healthy and having a proper exercise routine are also well-established. However, only recently has research been conducted about which type of exercise best counters the aging…
What to Put in Your Letter of Instruction
A letter of instruction is a beneficial piece in estate planning. It is an informal document that will give your loved ones important information about personal and financial matters after your death. Letters of instruction are not legally binding and…
Alzheimer’s Factors to Be Aware Of
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s affects a…