Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...

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...

There are many negative myths about seniors and aging that exist in our society today. While some myths hold some truth to them, there...

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...

Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...

Personal Guardian for Minor Children One very important decision for you to make when creating a plan is to decide who would be the...

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...

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...

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...

According to the 2017 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, a private, one-bedroom, single occupant unit in an assisted living community costs a...

The CMS is taking steps to make it easier to sort through Medicare coverage options, after a report said its current search options were...

When someone gets ready to move into an assisted living facility there will inevitably be a lot of paperwork involved.  Much of that...

It was her worst nightmare. Karen’s Aunt Marge was in the Emergency Room, and Karen was in the ER waiting room after a midnight phone...

The parent-child relationship is pretty well defined. Children generally don’t advise their parents. It’s the other way around. However,...

Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in...

Elderlawanswers.com reports that the median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455.00 a year,...

In 2016, a couple of events occurred in my life that had significant impacts on me and my family.  On July 4th, while I was relaxing at...

Fear of falling is a very real thing for many seniors. Many seniors may avoid walking just to keep from having a bad fall and risking...

When an individual applies for Medicaid assistance in a nursing home, one of the first questions that is asked of them has to do with...

If you are a caregiver looking for financial assistance, there are several programs that may be able to help you. While you will still...