Medicaid’s Gift Giving Policies
Your loved one should not be giving gifts if there is a possibility that a loved one might need Medicaid assistance in the foreseeable future. This can be sad if that person gets joy out of generosity. But gifts in…
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…
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…
Is It Safe for Nursing Homes To Be Open?
As many state officials now begin to ease current Covid-19 restrictions, the May 10th Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering likewise for nursing-home residents and their families. Since March 13,…
Strategies to Help Cover the Cost of Assisted Living
With the price of assisted living rent varying from $2,000 to $5,000 monthly, it’s important to understand the strategies available to help cover these high costs. There are many paths available to offset these costs and the right path for you will determine on the unique circumstances of your past life, current situation, and future wishes.
Financial Challenges Facing Seniors…And How to Fight Back
Financial Challenges Facing Seniors…And How to Fight Back Most of us look forward to a retirement filled with leisure and relaxation, but many older Americans are facing financial difficulties that are destroying their retirement dreams. One article addressed some of…
Warning: An Alzheimer’s Tsunami is Coming and We Must Prepare
Warning: An Alzheimer’s Tsunami is Coming and We Must Prepare That’s the message from Andrew Tisch, chairman of Loews Corporation, co-founder of the political reform group No Labels, and Vice Chair of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. In…