In 2023, recipients of Social Security benefits saw the biggest increase in decades in their monthly checks. Although their payouts will indeed rise again in 2024, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be considerably more modest.
Unfortunately, neither health insurance nor Medicare covers long-term care. Medicaid could become your only option, so do what you can to plan ahead.
After losing a spouse or longtime partner, it’s difficult to look past your grief. However, it’s crucial to understand the important and timely decisions you must make regarding your finances and personal estate plan.
Although Medicare funds some home health care services, a recent study has found that Medicare beneficiaries are underutilizing the program’s home health care options.
Think about being ill and having to determine whether or not you can afford medical care. Unfortunately, for many Americans, seeking medical care hinges on affordability rather than medical necessity. About half of US adults have gone without or delayed medical care…
We have all witnessed friends and family members die slowly and dehumanizingly as a result of Alzheimer’s disease. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when your loved one can no longer speak,…
Increasingly, older Americans are aging in place. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long-time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research findings show that older people are…
It is estimated that three out of four Americans over the age of 50 plan on aging in place according to AARP. These seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to make it happen. The alternatives include home sharing (32%),…
CDC reports that one out of five elderly falls causes serious injuries such as broken bones or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday activities or live on their own.…
