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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

SNAP keeps seniors healthy and reduces medical costs The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to eligible low-income...

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

Paying for Care

Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?

Assisted living is expensive, and because many seniors are enrolled in Medicare, a common question is whether Medicare covers assisted...

medications are not covered by medicare

Medications / Paying for Care

5 Options for Drugs Not Covered by Medicare

Medicare doesn’t always cover all drugs Most older adults get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan or...

7 tips to help seniors save money on prescription drug costs

Medications / Paying for Care

7 Ways for Seniors to Reduce the Cost of Prescription Drugs

Seniors spend a lot on prescription drugs More than half of adults age 65 and older report taking four or...

How to get paid as a family caregiver

Financial Matters / Paying for Care / Top 10

How to Get Paid by the State for Taking Care of Someone: 3 Benefits Programs

Caring for an older adult is expensive. We found three government programs that pay family members (and sometimes spouses) for...

7 ways to make it more affordable to pay for senior care

Paying for Care

7 Ways to Make Senior Care More Affordable

Senior care costs can add up quickly and many families struggle to pay for the care their older adult needs....

6 ways to pay for assisted living from Daily Caring!

Paying for Care

How to Pay for Assisted Living: 6 Options

The cost of assisted living can feel overwhelming. With average prices reaching $4,500 per month, many families worry how they’ll...

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...

Seniors can get help paying for prescription drugs through a Social Security program called Extra Help

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...

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...

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