Age With Confidence
And Grace
We can find it difficult to talk about death because it is such a heavy topic. Planning for it can seem even harder. But end-of-life planning is an important part of estate planning and a gift to your loved ones. No one wants their family to have to make emergency...
Stay alert to signs of abuse if your elderly loved one lives in an assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports the most common types of abuse include physical (29%), psychological (21%), gross neglect (14%),...
Americans will continue to experience high inflation well into 2023 and beyond without major course corrections. Bankrate’s Third-Quarter Economic Indicator poll projects inflation will be more significant than previous expectations over the coming twelve to eighteen...
When it’s time to move a loved one into a nursing home, assisted living or similar long-term care facility, it can be difficult to know if you’re trusting the right people for the job. Your older family member may need a lot of round-the-clock, hands-on personal care...
A large percentage of the elderly American population uses multiple prescription medications at the same time, known as polypharmacy. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and the increased possibility of...
Thirty years ago, Congress established protections for the savings of married couples who are using Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves trying to fund care for their loved ones. They originally required states to allow...
During retirement and beyond, many aging Americans require the assistance of family members or friends to manage their finances, health, and other affairs. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise. While...
When you are ready to retire, you will have to prepare for the loss of your private health insurance. With rare exceptions for executives and other highly-compensated professionals, most retired adults depend on Medicare for their basic health care needs. For some...
Effective October 18, 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has new rules regarding the eligibility of applicants applying for pension. These benefits are available to wartime Veterans and surviving spouses of wartime Veterans who are disabled and/or have...
Long term care (LTC) is a term that has many facets to its definition. It is comprised of a variety of services that meet medical and non-medical requirements for people who cannot care for themselves for long periods of time. It is a highly individualized care system...
