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.…
You can provide your parents with the essential care and peace of mind they need in an assisted living community. Identifying the suitable facility "fit" for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents' needs, budget, and lifestyle with…
Plan, Don’t Wait, for an Emergency That sounds like something your mother might say, right? And how often have you wished that you’d followed mother’s good advice? Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. But if…
Legal issues concerning the elderly and disabled are grouped under elder law. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement,…
The majority of people will need long-term care at some point in their lives, so it's critical to plan ahead. In spite of the inability to predict the timing and level of care, we can take steps to prepare for…
Veterans have several educational and health care benefits offered through the Tricare and GI Bill by The US Department of Veterans. Even with these programs that help veterans and their families, other little-known services can improve their lives and ease…
When you say “I do” for a second or third time, the last thing you probably think about is losing money to fund your new spouse’s critical illness. But that could happen. Current costs for long-term care facilities can run…
Last year, in 2020, a significant portion of the American baby boomer generation had reached the age of 65 or older, which increased their risk for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia diseases. By the year 2030, the 65 plus…
All across the US, there is a new refrain spoken by Medicare home health providers, including occupational, speech, and physical therapists, social services, as well as intermittent skilled nurses: "Your husband (or whomever) is not going to get better, so…
Routine estimates predict that about 50 percent of older adults will require long-term care at some stage of their lives. If you are an adult 65 or more, the percentage moves up to 70 percent. However, the demand for long-term…