Insurance/Money/Legal

Ease financial stress with four financial assistance programs for seniors that help families care for older adults

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

4 Financial Assistance Programs for Seniors and Family Caregivers

Caring for an older adult comes with many costs. To ease the financial stress, LendingTree shares four often-overlooked sources of...

Many people are shocked to find out that Medicare doesn’t pay for assisted living, including Alzheimer’s and dementia care

Assisted Living Facility / Paying for Care

Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?

Does Medicare pay for assisted living? Assisted living is expensive. And because many seniors are enrolled in Medicare, a common...

To pay for in-home care, find out more about long-term care insurance options to find the best plan for senior needs

Insurance / Medicare & Medicaid

Long-Term Care Insurance: Understand Options to Help Older Adults Choose Coverage

Many older adults will need help at home with activities of daily living. To get help paying for in-home care,...

Many nonprofit organizations offer free home repair assistance for seniors

Financial Matters / Home Safety

Best of 2021: 7 Sources of Home Repair Assistance for Seniors

Home modifications help seniors live safely and independently Home repairs and modifications help seniors live in their homes for as...

3 government programs pay family caregivers for taking care of seniors

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

Best of 2021: Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver: 3 Government Benefits Programs

Benefits programs pay families to care for seniors Caring for an older adult is expensive. There are out-of-pocket costs for...

elder financial fraud

Financial Matters

8 Ways to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Scams

Elder financial abuse destroys lives and costs seniors a whopping $37 billion each year. Dr. Stacey Wood, Ph.D, one of...

Having a joint bank account with a parent can be convenient, but it isn’t the ideal approach to helping parents with their finances

Financial Matters

How to Avoid Joint Bank Account Mistakes Between Caregivers and Seniors

Having a joint bank account with an aging parent or loved one you’re caring for might seem ideal. After all,...

Before quitting your job to take care of an aging parent, assess your financial situation by asking 7 important questions

Financial Matters

7 Financial Questions to Ask Before Becoming a Full-Time Caregiver

Juggling a career and being a primary caregiver can feel exhausting and unsustainable. Before deciding to quit your job to...

5 things to consider during Medicare Open Enrollment before renewing or making changes to your Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or prescription drug plans

Medicare & Medicaid

5 Things to Consider During Medicare Annual Open Enrollment

During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, seniors have an opportunity to choose a new Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or prescription...

When buying medical equipment like a wheelchair, hospital bed, or other durable medical equipment, avoid paying extra or having coverage problems by asking 4 key questions

Medicare & Medicaid / Products & Services

Buying Medical Equipment? Ask 4 Key Questions

When your older adult needs durable medical equipment like a wheelchair, hospital bed, or oxygen equipment, getting it through Medicare...

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