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.
When Does Someone Need Financial Guardianship?
When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money.
Changes in the Memory Care Landscape
For specialized facilities that provide memory care, there is a booming market of opportunity. The number of adults with cognitive impairments is increasing, but the number of caregivers is decreasing, which requires more innovative solutions. While some facilities are stand-alone…
Taking Care of Caregivers is Important Too
In the hospital, Jeanette's father begged her to take care of her mother if he could not. Of course, Jeanette agreed. Years later, Jeanette's father passed. Her mother's hearing and eyesight failed, she could no longer drive, and she had…
Medicaid Waivers for In-Home Care
Consider Medicaid long-term care benefits again if you believe you can't qualify due to strict income and asset limits. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you may meet health eligibility rules for a Medicaid waiver…
Long-term Care: Divorce to Pay for it
Imagine that you have been married to the love of your life for 55 years, only for your spouse to be diagnosed with dementia a couple of years ago. Despite your best efforts to provide care, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that…
Hospitals Are Evolving to Meet the Needs of the Elderly
In most of our minds, hospitals are places where we go to recover from injuries or illnesses. That’s not the case for many elderly patients though. They leave the hospital in worse condition than when they were admitted. Even if…
How to Prepare Your Parents for Assisted Living
You should consider an assisted living community if your parents are aging and need assistance with daily activities. Identifying the suitable facility "fit" for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents' needs, budget, and lifestyle with desirable…
The High Costs of Senior Living
Americans are increasingly in need of affordable long-term support services. Premiums for long-term care insurance policies and nursing home bills are exorbitant. The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) finds that Americans aged 65 or more have a 70…
How to Live on a Fixed Disability Income
The income potential of a disabled person can be maximized even though they are limited by a fixed income. Depending on your medical condition, you may face additional costs to meet your unique needs. And your expenses are always higher than…