Life care planning is a program where experienced and knowledgeable elder law attorneys and care coordinators (social workers) work together with you and your family to meet your medical, long-term...
Most older adults preparing for retirement count on Medicare as their primary source of health insurance. Medicare and supplemental policies can cover costs for standard treatment throughout someone’s retirement years....
Most people grow up hearing lessons about respecting their elders. Those with aging family members often do everything in their power to help that older adult feel valued and independent...
Many people are placed in nursing homes every day. You may be thinking that it would be the best option for your elderly parent, who can no longer care for...
Because of longer life spans today, many people in their 60s and 70s have parents who are still living. These adult children, many of whom are technically senior citizens themselves,...
Elder abuse is a growing problem around the world, and in the United States. Many older Americans have fallen victim to some form of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. A...
The answer to this question is a resounding NO! It can be expensive for a nursing home business office to handle the application for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) long-term care benefits....
Let’s take a look at a hypothetical situation to explore aging well. Gus is a 65-year-old man, and his lifespan plan is the following: Never eats breakfast. Coffee only. Consuming...
“I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!” cried out poor Mrs. Fletcher as she lay helpless on her floor, alone and scared, her walker knocked over and laying uselessly beside...
One of the most difficult decisions that family members have to make is when to move an elderly relative into a nursing home. Making it even more complicated, there are...
