Remember Medicare’s Important Deadlines
Learn the most important deadlines you or a loved one will have to keep in mind for Medicare.
Aging Life Care Managers
As many family caregivers know all too well, caring for an elderly loved one can overwhelm you quickly.
Avoiding Home Improvement Scams
Predators robbing seniors of their savings has been called “the fastest growing crime in the country.” Older adults are prime targets for financial exploitation, both by people they know and trust and by strangers. Financial exploitation is believed to cost older adults over $36 billion annually.
Can My Pet Help Me in Old Age?
We all know that Fido and Fifi can be a balm for your heart. As it turns out, a pet also may help protect your brain.
What are Non-Traditional Options for Long-Term Care Insurance?
There are other types of policies and investments that you can use to get long-term care benefits.
How Does Smart Technology Help Seniors?
Amazon is introducing two new features for its “Alexa Together” elder care subscription service.
Elderly Woman Thanks Firefighters for Ride to Visit Husband
An 87-year-old woman stranded for hours by a taxi company was given a free ride home in a fire engine, thanks to San Diego firefighters who noticed she was in distress.
NY Bolsters Nursing Home Oversight
Ombudsmen serve on the front line of protecting vulnerable residents in nursing homes and assisted living.
Cost of Caregiving Can Cause Conflict
Family members of all kinds have fought over money matters since time immemorial, but it may be worse for cash-strapped caregiving families. The costs of caregiving activities, including hiring aides, buying supplie, and covering medical and pharmacy copays, negatively affect family caregivers’ pocketbooks and morale.
How Do I Know If Dad is Being Financially Exploited?
Elder abuse is one of the most common, yet underreported types of abuse in the United States. Like any other form of abuse, there is often a financial component to keep elders trapped in the relationship.
