Paying for Care

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...

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...

how to pay for assisted living

Housing Options 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...

get help paying for prescription drugs

Medicare & Medicaid / Paying for Care

How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Prescription Drugs

Seniors can get help paying for prescription drugs When older adults aren’t able to afford their prescriptions, they can’t follow...

Estimating long term care costs helps you make informed care decisions

Paying for Care

How to Estimate Long Term Care Costs to Make Care Decisions Easier

Cost is a major factor in long term care decisions Paying for senior care is a major source of stress...

cost of long term care

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

Cost of Long Term Care: 5 Ways Estimates Help Seniors and Caregivers

Planning ahead to pay for long term care helps seniors and caregivers Long term care options for seniors are becoming...

financial help for seniors

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

Financial Help for Seniors: 2,500+ Federal, State, & Private Benefits Programs

Thousands of programs provide financial benefits for seniors Senior care is expensive. Fortunately, there are over 2,500 federal, state, and...

This complete guide to senior veterans benefits helps them access a variety of healthcare services and financial assistance.

Paying for Care

The Ultimate Guide to Senior Veterans Benefits

Many senior veterans qualify for a variety of healthcare services and financial assistance. My Caring Plan shares a comprehensive guide...

How to apply for and maximize SNAP benefits for seniors to help them buy healthy and nutritious food

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

SNAP Benefits for Seniors: 7 Key Food Assistance Program Facts

Covid-19 update: The USDA Food and Nutrition Service, which runs SNAP, has given states options to make it easier for...

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