Medicare Now Covers Conversations About End-Of-Life Care
Did you know that 40 percent of people over age 65 have not written down their wishes regarding life support and other end-of-life treatment? One reason for this may be that people haven’t had a conversation with their doctor about the options that are available. In the past, Medicare did not cover these doctor-patient conversations […]
Make Sure Your Loved Ones Can Get Your Medical Information
If you are in the hospital, you probably want certain family members and trusted friends to be able to get information about your condition or prognosis. You may need to plan ahead to ensure this happens.
Filial Support Act Alive in PA!
The Pennsylvania Filial Support Act, which is contained in Chapter 46 of Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, permits an indigent person or any agency involved in the care of the indigent person, such as a nursing home, to make a claim against you for their care and for financial assistance if you are […]
Nursing home residents should prepare financially in case their spouse dies first
Seniors who are relying on Medicaid to help pay for expensive nursing home care need to plan carefully for the possibility that their spouse will pass away before they do. Unlike Medicare, not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid is designed for people with limited income and assets, and to be eligible, you must […]
Adult Day Care Can Provide a Much-Needed Break for Caregivers
Caregiving is hard work, and it’s easy for caregivers to become exhausted. Adult day care centers provide care and companionship in a group setting to seniors who need supervision during the day, allowing their caregivers to go to work or take a much-needed break. There are about 4,600 such programs in the U.S., according to […]
Housing Choices for The Elderly: Planning for the Future
In the past, most of the elderly population has received long term care in their homes. The surroundings were familiar and comfortable, and they received support from family members and friends. Improvements to the home such as ramps, chair seats, and downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms could be made to better accommodate them. Today, in our […]
27 Misconceptions That Can Cost You When Planning For Your Senior Years: Part 2
Planning for your senior years is a complicated and emotionally tough task. It is often made all the tougher by the myriad misconceptions that exist about your options. There is a lot of misinformation about all aspects of senior planning, from nursing home decisions to appropriate legal documents and structure. In this second article in […]
27 Misconceptions That Can Cost You When Planning For Your Senior Years: Part 3
Planning for your senior years is a complicated and emotionally tough task. It is often made all the tougher by the myriad misconceptions that exist about your options. There is a lot of misinformation about all aspects of senior planning, from nursing home decisions to appropriate legal documents and structure. In this third article in […]
27 Misconceptions That Can Cost You When Planning For Your Senior Years: Part 4
Planning for your senior years is a complicated and emotionally tough task. It is often made all the tougher by the myriad misconceptions that exist about your options. There is a lot of misinformation about all aspects of senior planning, from nursing home decisions to appropriate legal documents and structure. In this final article in […]
Protecting Your Parents
As we live through the latest winter storms to strike our area, we often think about how this is affecting our aging parents. Most of us call to ask if they are okay, check on them, bring them groceries and shovel their snow. As caring children and family members, we worry about their safety and […]