CCRCs, or Continuing Care Retirement Communities are senior living communities that provide housing, personal and social services, and health care for life. If your parents are planning to move
As per the 2015-2019 American Community Survey, around 18.2 million veterans aged 65 and older live in America. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers several programs that
Understanding how best to make legal and financial decisions is not always easy. When those decisions involve an aging parent, the difficulty is layered with emotion, and limited by
There are a lot of factors to take into consideration as a loved one ages, and having the proper legal documentation in order is one of them. When it
We’ve spoken about the Activities of Daily Living (dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring, ambulating) with which many of us need some help as we age. Adding a layer of help
Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver: What You Need to Know Being a family caregiver to an aging loved one is a strong gesture of love that can be
As your parents grow older, it can be confusing and distressing to watch them struggle with vital activities like managing their finances. It’s important to consider different ways to
It’s estimated that roughly 50% of men and 60% of women will need skilled nursing home care at some point in their life. Many people mistakenly believe that Medicare
Money is a sensitive subject that many families avoid discussing. When it comes to family duties, parents are often tight-lipped because they aren’t used to letting their children take
Medicaid qualifications can be challenging to navigate. This program offers health insurance for children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with disabilities. The 2010 Affordable Care Act expanded Medicaid to
Power of Attorney Explained Is it time to have a conversation with your parent about financial power of attorney? There is no bad time to have this talk. As
We’ve all seen Joe Namath, Tony Bennett, the late Alex Trebeck and even JB Smoove on TV promoting Medicare Advantage in late night TV. The ads can be a
