Providing memory care needs is a booming market opportunity for specialized facilities. The number of adults with cognitive impairments is increasing, but the number of caregivers is decreasing, which requires more innovative solutions. While some facilities are stand-alone solutions for…
The challenges of being a caregiver won't be apparent until you become one. Many people choose to take on this challenge because it involves someone they care for. In the US, 53 million people have assumed this role and then struggled to…
Keeping your adult children in the dark about their inheritance can have costly consequences. Knowing how their inheritance situation will affect their financial planning can help them make better decisions. These are practical matters of allocating resources for things like…
Increasingly, senior consumers are focusing on wellness and affordable solutions to improve and maintain greater physical and mental health. For seniors to thrive and flourish in retirement, technology and reliance on community and home-centered care is a game changer for…
People are living longer than previous generations in the US and around the world, so many of us will need long-term care in the future. It’s estimated that seven out of ten Americans will need long-term care during their lives.…
SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) introduced the first major changes to retirement legislation since 2006's Pension Protection Act. The impact of the SECURE Act on some retirees, near-retirees, and their future beneficiaries may significantly affect you,…
In some cases, disease, injury, or illness can prevent people from communicating their needs and wants. When this happens, they need someone they trust to advocate for them. You can prepare the proper legal documents in advance. Losing the Ability…
It's possible that hearing is the most overlooked of the five human senses. But your ability to hear is incredibly important, and the longer you put off addressing a hearing problem, the greater the possibility of adverse health effects. JAMA…
Under the Social Security Administration (SSA), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Retirement (SSR) are separate programs. However, they may work together in some cases. However, most SSDI recipients won’t see a change in their benefits when they…
In the United States, Medicaid provides comprehensive health insurance as well as financial protection for millions of Americans. The program helps low-income families, individuals, and people with disabilities receive adequate health care and provides nursing home or community long-term care…