While every situation in providing care for an aging parent is unique, one truism is that preparation is crucial to success. Whether you need basic information about eldercare resources and services, are looking for a local agency to provide those…
It is essential to bring up a parent's aging expectations and set goals together even though initial discussions may be uncomfortable. Often, an exploration into a parent’s future thoughts about health, finances, and residential plans can make the difference between…
The expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, several weeks after it began, is part of a vaccine "playbook" issued to US states in September 2020. The playbook leaves many details of the vaccine's implementation up to individual state governments, confusing…
The astronomical costs of long-term nursing care is common knowledge. Costs can run around $7,000.00 or more per month, depending on location. Hundreds of thousands of people presently need that kind of care and the numbers are rising. Ten thousand…
Dementia, which includes the prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease, in the American population is creating difficult caregiving experiences for the family members who are responsible for providing care. Even though you understand your loved one's dementia behaviors are a symptom of…
In this article we look at the potential policies put forth by the incoming Biden Administration. With a Democratic president, the House with a Democratic majority, and a closely divided Senate we could see more moderation and consistency in policy.…
Estimates predict that about 50 percent of older adults will require long-term care at some stage of their lives. If you are an adult 65 or more, the percentage moves up to 70 percent. However, the demand for long-term care…
Aging Americans face an escalating crisis regarding long-term care (LTC). Industry driven, massively underpriced policies are playing fiscal catch up with hefty premium rate increases. This price increase is forcing some aging Americans to abandon their policy while others struggle…
Many adult children in the US live far away from their parents. Managing aging parents or in-law medical events can be a serious challenge without proper preparation and understanding of what your parents' strategy may or may not be, no…
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) are becoming popular retirement choices in the United States. Sometimes referred to as life plan communities, the goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to live in the…