Now that the kids are gone and you’ve decided it’s time to move into a smaller, more manageable home, you have to thin out your belongings. For the majority of people, this is a daunting prospect. How
The 6 Pillars of a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle
The 6 pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle can help prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia related issues.
The health of your brain, like the health of your body, depends on ma
How to Bust the Medicaid Mindboggler
Introduction: Having extensively researched the mindboggling social service programs of Institutional Medicaid and Global Options, and having helped countless frustrated applicants through the procedu
Home Care or Home Health Care – What’s the Difference?
When your parents have decided to age at home with some assistance, home care and home health care are generally the two options. The one they choose depends on what their needs are. Basically, they a
The Cost of Assisted Living Services Across America
For many seniors, there comes a time when they may need help with some of the daily aspects of their lives. However, not everyone has the same needs as everyone else. Some seniors may require constant
What is Assited Living?
Assisted living facilities offer a housing alternatives for older adults who may need help with dressing, bathing, eating, and toileting, but do not require the intensive medical and nursing care prov
Important Care Management Information For Caregivers
Here are good questions to ask your loved one when they are transitioning to a new care situation such as, moving to an assisted living facility or hiring a private and/or agency caregiver.
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Understanding Long Term Care
Whether you are looking for information for yourself or for a loved one, it is important to understand what long-term care is and how it pertains to you. There are many types of services and resources
Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
Many Americans do not plan ahead financially for their long term care needs. Others wrongly assume that Medicare, Medicare supplemental policies or standard health insurance policies will cover the co