Medicaid 101
Long-term care in a skilled nursing facility is very expensive and most people are not able to sustain the cost of it for very long. An alternative for many people is to apply for Medicaid and receive assistance from the…
What is Your Plan B?
Plan A usually includes spending our last dollars and dying peacefully in our sleep. But Plan A rarely happens. Plan B might include getting care in your home, moving to a nursing home, or anything in between. Join the discussion…
Housing Options: Are They All Nursing Homes?
Yesteryear offered two housing options for seniors: your own home or a nursing home. Today there are many options and the list continues to grow. Learn the differences between the various types of communities and facilities, including monthly fees, up-front…
Practical Guide to Long Term Care Planning
The majority of people will need long term care at some point in their lives. Would you know where to begin when it comes to selecting a community or figuring out how you will pay for the monthly fees? You…
Healthier Living for Seniors Through Adult Day Services
More older adults are choosing to live in their homes as they age rather than move into nursing homes. This trend has both positive and negative effects. Remaining in the familiar setting of one’s home can foster a sense of…
Are You a Family Caregiver? New Bill Seeks to Lower Costs
Recently proposed legislation seeks to offer financial relief for unpaid family caregivers. Introduced in November 2023, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2023 is the result of a bipartisan effort to lessen the costs of family caregiving. The American Association of Retired…
Caregiver Support: You Don’t Have to do it Alone
Emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion. If you are a caregiver, you have likely experienced any or all of these types of exhaustion, which are due to the prolonged and overwhelming stress of caregiving. During this presentation we will share tools…
Six Ways the Sandwich Generation Can Plan for The Future
Anyone experiencing the struggle of simultaneously caring for children and aging parents is part of the sandwich generation. Although “generation” is part of the phrase, it doesn’t refer to people born at a specific time. Typically, these family caregivers will…
What Is Respite Care? Can It Help with Caregiver Burnout?
It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one. In some cases, caregiver burnout can result in resentment toward the individual they care for, despite their love for…
Becoming a Family Caregiver for an Ailing Loved One
Taking on the responsibility of providing full-time care for an aging or disabled loved one can be a rewarding experience. Being a primary caregiver helps you rest assured that your loved one is receiving compassionate care from someone who will…