Insurance/Money/Legal

It’s important to plan ahead for Alzheimer’s and dementia and understand what Medicare will and won’t cover

Medicare & Medicaid

What Medicare Does and Doesn’t Cover for Alzheimer’s Care

Long term care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is expensive. To be able to provide the best care, it’s...

reduce resistance when helping aging parents with finances

Financial Matters

Helping Aging Parents with Finances: 5 Ways to Reduce Resistance

Money is a sensitive topic for seniors Managing financial matters is an important part of caring for an older adult. ...

how to hire a reputable elder law attorney

5 Smart Tips for Hiring an Elder Law Attorney

An elder law attorney helps seniors and families Having the essential legal documents in place gives you the necessary legal...

medicare pace program pays for in home care

Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare PACE Program Pays for In Home Care

A Medicare program that covers in home care You probably already know that Medicare doesn’t cover in home care services. ...

get help with medicare questions

Medicare & Medicaid

Get Help with Medicare Questions from State Programs

Get Medicare help from free state counseling programs When it’s time to choose Medicare healthcare or prescription drug plans, you...

Medicare Open Enrollment minimize costs maximize coverage

Medicare & Medicaid

2020 Medicare Open Enrollment: Reduce Costs, Improve Coverage

Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15 to Dec 7 For 2020 healthcare coverage, Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period runs from...

medicare coverage for hospital stays

Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Coverage for Hospital Stays: Inpatient vs Observation Status

Hospital status determines out-of-pocket medical costs When they’re in the hospital, it’s essential to know your older adult’s hospital status. ...

how to pay for assisted living

Housing Options Beginner's Guide / Paying for Care

How to Pay for Assisted Living: 6 Options

How does one pay for assisted living? When seniors can no longer live independently, home care isn’t possible, or if...

getting paid as a family caregiver

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

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...

POLST

Living Will / DNR

Make Sure End-of-Life Wishes Are Honored with a POLST Form

A POLST supplements a living will One of the main goals of planning for end of life is to help...

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