COVID-19 restrictions and associated layoffs account for some unemployment increases, but so does the lack of employment opportunities among older Americans. A coexisting challenge in the US is that senior living facility operators struggle to retain a reliable workforce to…
There are costly mistakes that can be made when it comes to inheritances and Medicaid. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to minimize…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left us confused and worried. The senior population has been identified as the most at-risk demographic for COVID-19. Information coming out about COVID-19 is very fluid, which can also contribute to overall stress. Thankfully there…
Symptoms such as memory issues should never be dismissed. There are many resources available through a simple internet search, and professional associations that provide education and guidance through a maze of questions you may have regarding how to approach someone…
The fall is upon us and we may see a resurgent of COVID-19 cases in addition to the common flu. Nursing home implementations of CMS protocols for resident visitation are becoming broader as lessons of isolation due to physical separation…
On average, two-thirds of Americans 65 or older would prefer to age in place, while the other one-third would want to live somewhere else. The family remains the most significant factor when deciding where retirees live, followed by the general…
As the baby boomers are getting ready to retire or have already retired, we are seeing a sharp increase in America’s elderly population. However, what has not been widely reported is how the rest of the nation will provide care…
Imagine this scenario, an unwed middle-aged lady, Sandy, being the sole caretaker for her 85-year-old mother. Sandy still worked full time and would help her mom in the evenings and weekends. Unfortunately, Sandy was in a serious car accident and…
The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act provides seniors with more protection from financial abuse. The Act contains a section that was once a stand-alone bill from Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) which is designed to encourage the reporting…
Growing older can present its challenges and may not be as pleasant as once thought. Diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart conditions, and pulmonary problems are common hurdles to overcome or manage. Apart from these well-known health issues growing evidence…