How Medicare Handles Second Medical Opinions
Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...
The Benefits of Journaling about Your Life as a Senior
Writing down your life’s story can be helpful to both you and your loved ones. There are several benefits to keeping track of your life...
3 Behavioral Problems that Come with Dementia and How to Manage Them
When caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or dementia, behavior can be one of the most difficult parts of the daily journey. It’s...
3 Myths About Aging and the Truths Behind Them
There are many negative myths about seniors and aging that exist in our society today. While some myths hold some truth to them, there...
How Does Medicaid Treat Income
The basic Medicaid Rule for nursing home residents is that they must all of their income, minus certain deductions, for their care. These...
5 Healthy Things Seniors Can Do to Live Longer
While we cannot reverse the aging process, it is possible to make a few changes to your daily routine in order to ensure that you live...
How Medicare Handles Second Medical Opinions
Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...
Caring for Minor Children
Personal Guardian for Minor Children One very important decision for you to make when creating a plan is to decide who would be the...
The Benefits of Journaling About Your Life as a Senior
Writing down your life’s story can be helpful to both you and your loved ones. There are several benefits to keeping track of your life...
Having the ER Talk with Your Senior Loved One
However unlikely, it is always a good idea to be properly prepared for any emergency, such as an emergency room trip. In the event of a...
Should You Move Your Senior Mom Directly from Hospital or Rehab to Assisted Living?
When it comes to your senior parents, the choice to move them at any time can be a difficult one. So when your senior loved one has had a...
What is Long Term Care Insurance and How Can It Benefit Your Senior Mom?
According to the 2017 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, a private, one-bedroom, single occupant unit in an assisted living community costs a...
Social Security Checks are Lower than Many Americans Expect, Survey Finds
Americans hoping to fund their post-work years on an average Social Security check of $1,410 a month may want to rethink their retirement...
CMS to Simplify Medicare Plan Selection
The CMS is taking steps to make it easier to sort through Medicare coverage options, after a report said its current search options were...
Things to Consider Before Signing a Contract for Assisted Living
When someone gets ready to move into an assisted living facility there will inevitably be a lot of paperwork involved. Much of that...