Health insurance is more important and more complicated than ever. One of these complications takes shape in the form of open enrollment periods. What are they, when are they, and how do you take adva
6 Common Myths about Reverse Mortgages
There’s certainly no shortage of myths in our world. Despite tremendous advances in medicine and technology, myths still persist in today’s world. Today, we all understand that the Earth is round, but
Long-Term Services and Supports
Despite efforts to stay healthy and prevent disease, many older adults will eventually develop some degree of limitations and need additional paid or unpaid help with basic daily living activities. Lo
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
Centenarians Reveal Their Secrets To A Long, Happy Life
One hundred years ago, the average American’s life expectancy was between 50 and 60 years, and so the estimated 53,000 centenarians in the United States today have lived much longer than most of their
Resources For Steps To Take To Live Where You Decide – Your Home
Hi Keith, I’ve read your past annarbor.com articles regarding aging in place and I agree, I’m not ready to move into an assisted living facility. I can live in my home independently but need a few hom
Senior Living Options
This article briefly summarizes the different types of Senior Living Options.
What Are 55+ Living Communities?
55+ Communities are sometimes called age active adult housing, qualified communities or a
Face the Facts: Topics to Discuss Now with Your Aging Parents
As we age and live longer, financial, legal, health care and long term care issues affect families, not just individuals. The Eldercare Locator produced this guide to help families “face the facts” ab
Who Provides Home Care?
Home care services are usually provided by home care organizations but may also be obtained from registries and independent providers. Home care organizations include home health agencies; hospices; h
Caring for an Elder Relative: Where to Begin
It’s important to understand the legal and financial considerations of caring for an elder relative.
As Americans live increasingly longer lives, many require ongoing, long-term care. This care often