In your role as guardian to an aging loved one, you may have heard about two programs that can reduce healthcare costs and stabilize an aging parent. The Department of Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance benefit and Medicaid waiver programs. The Veterans Affairs Aid...
Having your affairs taken care of should an emergency happen is incredibly important, whether you’re single or married, have kids or not. You worked hard for your savings, and your assets should be used as you wish to take care of you in the event of incapacitation or...
Even if your relationship with your mom and dad is less than perfect, you won’t want to see them struggle, especially as they get older. Thankfully, there are ways you can prepare your aging parents for a comfortable future, and as far as possible, stress-free. 1 Have...
Medicare and Medicaid are government-backed healthcare programs that serve different groups of people and have different eligibility requirements. It’s important to understand the differences between them and how each one works, so that if you’re eligible for either...
The time to start researching senior care facilities, experts recommend, is before you need one. The choices are numerous, and if you don’t fully understand the differences among your options, you risk making the wrong choice for your loved one. There are four...
One of the most difficult things to hear about dementia is that, dementia is irreversible and incurable. However, with an early diagnosis and proper care, the progression of some forms of dementia can be managed and slowed down. The cognitive decline that accompanies...
