Can I Restructure Assets to Qualify for Medicaid?
Several types of special income trusts and other strategies can be helpful, when trying to protect your family’s assets from the devastating costs of long-term care.
Do I Have to Pay Off My Deceased Husband’s Debts?
Losing your spouse is a painful, confusing time, but add to that repeated calls from an aggressive debt collector and a bad situation suddenly can get even worse.
Will I Be Ready for Long-Term Care?
For some, retirement means ‘where will we play today’s round of golf?’ For others, it could mean, ‘do I pay for my meds or my rent?’ In either case, a few concerns touch every retiree. The topic of long-term care is one of them, at least subconsciously. The question that causes more than a few sleepless nights is, ‘What happens when I can’t take care of myself anymore?’
How Do I Know If Dad Needs Personal Care Help?
Relationships can be complicated under the best of circumstances. However, when you see someone you love — like an aging parent, grandparent or close friend — struggle to take care of their health, stepping in isn’t always so simple.
You May Need a ‘Durable’ Power of Attorney
A durable power will remain in force, if a court finds that you have become incompetent.
What Has COVID Taught Us about Caregiving
The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for and complexity of care, accelerating existing trends toward longer duration and more acute long-term care.
Proposed Federal Funds for Home Care Services for the Elderly
For older people and people with disabilities, solving everyday practical problems can be the difference between being able to live at home or being forced to move to an institution. Sometimes people need help getting dressed or making meals. Sometimes they need help managing medications or shopping for groceries.
Alexa, How Can You Help Seniors?
Amazon has two new programs that integrate Alexa into hospitals and senior living communities, the company announced today.
What are Latest Trends in Senior Care Facility Design?
The senior care industry has undergone tremendous change recently. While senior care operations may be reshaped and reimagined, the same is occurring to the physical buildings and layouts of senior care communities. New trends are emerging, many of which will likely have a lasting impact on the industry.
Why have Cases of Elderly Financial Exploitation Increased in Recent Years?
The Texas Department of Adult Protective Services (APS) recommended Tuesday morning that community members, aged 65 and older, keep their private information, like social security numbers, passwords, maiden names and bank account information, in a locked drawer or somewhere safe.
