People moving into an assisted living facility, should do a lot of research to make sure they get the quality care and the services they need. Their lives may depend on it. Life in an assisted living facility is a welcome alternative to aging seniors who are no longer able…
The cost of long-term care insurance may not be cheap, but the cost of long-term care is extremely expensive, and is only moving higher. Long-term care insurance is costly, but health care costs for seniors who need long-term care could easily undo decades of retirement planning. Here’s what you need…
Before you tell HR what your final day of work will be, there are more than a few details that you need to cover to prepare for taxes, make the most of any potential benefits and start retirement on the right foot. If there’s a retirement season, it’s spring or…
You might think that any doctor seeing patients over a certain age would automatically screen for Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related diseases, but until now that has not been the case. Starting in January, Medicare will now begin reimbursing doctors for screening and providing information about care planning for patients with…
While the number of people making New Year’s financial resolutions are on the rise, we would do well to make a midyear financial check a regular part of the summer season. The good news is more than 30% of Americans did give some thought to making financial resolutions this past…
The cost of long-term care can take a huge bite out of retirement savings, exhaust family resources and create strain on relationships. Don’t count on Medicare, but do plan in advance. At least seven out of ten Americans age 65 and over will need long-term care at some point. Most…
Keeping all the balls in the air can be a tough juggling act, according to "The Sandwich Generation Juggling Act," from the website Next Avenue. Jugglers know that adding that fourth airborne ball to their juggling routine can be a challenge for most. Today, we have a societal juggling act…
Do you have a plan for long term care? It can be costly and prohibitive for many families, especially for dementia care. Several key points about long term care are clarified in a recent article from The Arizona Daily Star, “Costs pile up fast for dementia care.” Don’t count on…