Source: AZ Big MediaAccording to the Home Instead, Inc. survey, aging parents are far more comfortable discussing plans for their own final years (89 percent) than their own adult children are discussing their parents' plans (68 percent). To help start the conversation around final years planning, the Home Instead® network...

Source: International Falls Journal Mark Dayton and a bipartisan group of lawmakers who have proposed major changes to the way the state oversees elder care facilities. The proposal follows what's apparently been years of abuse and neglect only recently revealed in a news report. About 82,000 Minnesotans now live in...

Source: Flagstaff Business News In today's world, it's common for families and friends to be separated by great distances. At some point in their lives, your parents, grandparents or a loved one may need in-home care. Suddenly, you are faced with the challenge of long-distance caregiving. The best approach to...

Source: MarketWatchWhen Hurricane Irma struck Florida last September, Linda Lubitz Boone's 97-year-old mother needed to evacuate her Miami condo. So Boone brought her ailing mom to live with her to ride out the storm. Boone has been a financial adviser for 25 years, and has counseled many clients struggling with...

Source:Consumer Affairs Photo (c) Daisy-Daisy - Getty Images The U.S. Census Bureau reports that an emerging demographic trend spells trouble for future retirees. By 2030 -- 12 years ... The decline in the U.S. birthrate has coincided with a dramatic rise in healthcare costs, along with the costs of raising...

Source: Wilmington Biz In elder law and special needs planning, attorneys work with clients to determine whether a Supplemental Needs Trust is a recommended planning tool. ... Kara Gansmann is an attorney in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, where her practice encompasses elder law and estate...

Source: MPR NewsGeriatric physician Joanne Lynn believes "we've bloated the medical care system and made the supportive care system seriously anemic." She wants to engineer a "Toyota Revolution" for elder care, and has written a book titled, "Sick to Death and Not Going to Take it Anymore!" In a...

Source: Medcity NewsWe have seen a lot of news recently about major technology companies diving into healthcare – from Alphabet company Verily moving into health insurance and Apple launching health clinics for its employees, to Amazon's announcement that it will launch a new health care company with JP Morgan...

Source: Business Wire ORANGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to findings from a national study of 1,000 adults age 55+ released today by Alignment Healthcare (www.alignmenthealthcare.com) and international research firm Toluna, the majority (59 percent) of seniors are anxious about impending changes to their ...Read More... 

Source: Senior Housing News While this is pricey, consider that even traditional senior living is not cheap. In Texas, the average entry fee for continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) of all contract types is $130,579 on the low end and $528,194 on the high end, according to Ziegler and My LifeSite....

Source: ForbesIt's inevitable. Our parents are getting older, and if you are not thinking about how to care for your elderly parents now, you will at some point (or you already have). Unfortunately for these people who took care of us, there are not a lot of options when...

Source: Calgary Herald Over the past few weeks, we have seen impassioned dialogue around elder care and the strategy for seniors' care projects under development by the Alberta government. The Health Quality Council of Alberta is encouraged that these critical conversations are taking place, and we propose that the ...Read...

Source: Sunrise Senior LivingAlzheimer's can make it a challenge tough to get a good night's rest. Use these tips to learn how to help a loved one with dementia sleep better.Read more... 

Source: GazetteNet.comIt is particularly important for people with major health conditions to complete a MOLST and have it with them at all times, says Karen Jackson, an elder law attorney in Holyoke. “We want it to be as close to them as possible. If they go to the hospital,...

Source: mySanAntonio.com At the same time, provide a copy of the new durable power of attorney to your current agent so the new agent becomes aware of the duties and responsibilities being accepted under the new durable power of attorney. Paul Premack is a Certified Elder Law Attorney with offices...

Source: Michigan Radio It's up for Best Documentary (Short Subject). She is from Ann Arbor. Checkoway joined Stateside to discuss how she learned about Edith and Eddie, who at 96 and 95 are America's oldest interracial newlyweds, how her film comments on America's system of elder care, and what it...

Source: Lansing State Journal For starters, my firm, Family and Elder Law of Mid-Michigan, P.C., and FirstLight Home Care of Greater Lansing, have made arrangements with Three Men and a Tenor to do a benefit concert on April 21, 2018 at the Grand Ledge High School auditorium. We're hoping to...

Source:  The New York Times Even if residents choose not to appeal the discharge, if they feel it was inappropriate, they should file a complaint with the state survey agency to conduct an investigation, said Lindsay Heckler, a lawyer with Center for Elder Law and Justice. Tony Chicotel, staff attorney...

Source:TribLive Welcome to the future of senior health care for baby boomers. The nation's largest generation — baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, with the largest spike nationally in 1957 with 4.3 million births — are expected to inundate health care services in the years to come. Health care...

Source: MarketWatch In some areas, like the Midwest, only 36% of people felt children were obligated to care for their aging parents. Participants in other regions of the U.S. were much more likely to say they felt an obligation to caring for their parents in their old age. Parents are...

Source: The Conversation Sharona Hoffman received financial support from Case Western Reserve University for publication of her book "Aging with a Plan: How a Little Thought Today Can Vastly Improve Your Tomorrow" (Praeger 2015). Partners. Case Western Reserve University provides funding as a founding partner of The ...Read more... 

Source: Elder Law Answer Medicare is supposed to provide up to 35 hours a week of home care to those who qualify, but many Medicare patients with chronic conditions are being wrongly denied such care, according to Kaiser Health News. For a variety of reasons, many home health care agencies...

Source: mHealth IntelligenceIn doing so, Front Porch is addressing a trend that will challenge senior living and healthcare providers in the not-too-distant future. With the first members of the Baby Boomer generation having turned 65 in 2011, the nation's ranks of seniors is expected to double in just 12...

Source: NJ.comSo, Hauptman said, you should speak to a knowledgeable elder law attorney about your specific situation to be sure you understand all the ramifications of taking such action. Email your questions to Ask@NJMoneyHelp.com. Karin Price Mueller writes the Bamboozled column for NJ Advance Media and ...Read more... 

Source: Seniorhousingnews.comAs the boomers begin to enter senior living communities I think the traditional style of architecture will get stale for them. They went from watching a black and white tube television to streaming videos on giant flat screens. They'll want to live in a community that's fresh and...

Source: AARPYoung adult children sometimes boomerang back to the safety of a parent's home when money is tight, the going is tough or difficult times loom. Decades later, middle-aged children often become the safety net for their parents. For some aging parents, the right move is into their adult...

Source: Charlotte Magazine Aging parents, accustomed to life on their own, take pride in their independence and don't want to burden their grown children, who are raising children of their own, often in another place. Lorrie Klemons knows better because of her profession. She's a registered nurse and patient advocate...

Source:  Media Health Leaders A week after Congress agreed to a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that ended the three-day federal government shutdown, healthcare advocacy groups are urging leaders on Capitol Hill to pass long-term funding for programs left out of the... Read More...

Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Medicare Advantage is on a bit of an upswing and is in good standing on both sides of the aisle in Congress, given the growing popularity of these plans for seniors,” says Ash Shehata, Principal at KPMG's Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice. “This has led corporate...

Source: Modern Healthcare Being a professional within the elder-care community is a rewarding and extremely gratifying experience. Ultimately, to ensure that elder-care job openings will be filled quickly, we need to demonstrate our commitment to incorporating new technology and providing the necessary opportunities for our ...Read More... 

Source: Arizona Senior Law Compared to other states, Arizona is rather lenient when it comes to what constitutes an acceptable will. Do-it-yourself (DIY) wills are perfectly acceptable, though there are plenty of circumstances where you'd be wise to at least consult an estate planning attorney (we'll discuss that later).Read More... 

Source: Lawyers.com Q: I am an adult only-child (age 42), and my retired mother (age 68) has no blood relatives other than me. If I were to pass before her, I want her to be protected financially. I currently have her as the sole beneficiary to one of my life...

Source: Washington PostNew evidence from Duke's POSH (Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health) program demonstrates the value of prepping at-risk seniors for surgery, a strategy endorsed by the newly published standards. In January, researchers reported that older adults who went through the POSH program before ...Read More... 

Source: Spencer Daily Report The Older Iowans Legislature, a statewide senior advocacy group, will seek restored funding for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office and an increase in funding for LifeLong Links and senior nutrition from the Iowa General Assembly when it begins its session Friday. State organization, the Area ...Read More... 

Source: NasdaqThese healthcare plans often provide free fitness classes and activities that not only help seniors stay active but also provide much-needed social interaction." The initiative on rural aging was born out of the inaugural Connectivity Summit on Rural Aging last year in Portsmouth, NH, where more than 80 ...Read...

Source: HuffPost Canada Joining local community groups or taking part in social activities with others going through similar situations can help. It is also a great way to meet new people and make new connections. Your aging parents may be looking for companionship to help fill the gaps left by...

Source: L.A. Daily NewsLifestyle Factors: Many caregivers responsible for the care of partners or aging parents suffer from fatigue. Doctor appointments, grocery shopping, food preparation, managing the medical care and attending to ongoing personal needs can be exhausting. And then there's just plain overwork. According ...Read More... 

Source:  The New York TImes I am, alas, no longer able to resolve to do a good job of being the daughter of my aging parents, because they're gone, and I still find myself feeling unmoored, and occasionally even surprised, to be here without them. But it's also kind of...

Source: Senior Housing NewsThe 21st Century Senior Living Community is a series brought to you by CDW, a provider of technology solutions and services focused exclusively on serving the healthcare marketplace. The series takes a clear-eyed look at how leading providers and their partners are creating the next generation...

Source:  Mil Tech The Medicaid Planning for the Elder Law Attorney – Webinar Report has been published. It provides updated in 2018 year analysis of industries from Healthcare, Healthcare Services, Managed Care Markets. Increase your understanding of Medicaid and provide the best advice to your elderly clients in ... Read More...

Source: Vancouver SunShe said when she first retired she spent time with her aging parents and started volunteering, but within months she got a call from Coastal Health asking if she was interested in taking on a contract project. When that one was done, another one fell into her...

Source: St. Catharines Standard Dementia doesn't discriminate. Teena Kindt. By Teena Kindt. Sunday, January 14, 2018 4:18:45 EST PM. “I live with dementia. Let me help you understand” is the tag line for January's Alzheimer Awareness Month campaign. (Postmedia Network photo illustration ) ...Read More... 

Source: HealthNewsDigest.com According to a US census report in June of last year, those over the age of 65 grew to 49.2 million in number. This demographic now accounts for 15.2 percent of the total US population. Additionally, Bloomberg notes that by 2020, approx. 45 million Americans will be caring...

Source: Ask A Lawyer- JustiaIf your parents are mentally competent, they should execute durable powers of attorney that would allow you to act on their behalf. As well, they should have advance health care directives that ...Read More...

Source: HamletHub A recent New York Times article discussed how after a five-decade rise in the number of women in the workforce, that rise has stalled over the past 15 years. The general consensus is that caring for children, historically a woman’s job, has taken its toll. But the other...

Source: Levin and PercontiIf you have a loved one who was transferred to a different facility and you believe there has been significant disruption to their care, please contact the Chicago elder law attorneys of Levin & Perconti. Consultations with our lawyers are free and confidential. Please, contact us...

Source: Port Huron Times HeraldIf you have concerns about what will happen with your home or car loans or other debts after your death, the best thing you can do is to consult with a knowledgeable estate planning and elder law attorney. The attorney should be able to review...

Source: Mysanantiono.com Scams against the elderly are all too common. You should report this scam to the local police department, and can make a report to the National Consumers League...Read More...

Source:Hometownfocus.usThere are so many traps for unwary older adults. Can you give any tips to avoid future trouble? Signed, Marvin. DEAR MARVIN: Yes I can! My answer will cover some of the most common traps that I see people fall into in my practice doing elder law at...

Source:  Baxter Bulletin This will be a big year for me. I turn 75, and maybe I will think of myself as elderly. For me and everyone else, now is the time to stick to those New Year's resolutions to stay fit and healthy. Remember, health is much more than...

Source: Chicago Tribune Medicaid regulations are complex, especially as they pertain to nursing home care. No one knows in advance whether they will need such care, but if you do, it will have serious consequences for your finances and those of your heirs. So it's important to understand how you...

Source:  WHYY.ORG There are many other examples of parenting circumstances that call for an ongoing level of extra intensity—single parents who don't have a community of support; parents who are taking care of their aging parents; parents who are working several jobs and struggling financially. Given all of the ...Read More...

Source: Eyewitness ABC News 11 We just got through with the holiday season and perhaps you saw something about an older member of your family that started to make you think that there has been a change. Trust your gut feelings about these things. Your instincts are rarely wrong. Maybe...

Source:  My Primetime News In many cases where a Will is contested, the claim of “undue influence” is presented as a cause for asking the Court to invalidate a Last Will and Testament (“Will”). Undue Influence has been proved where at the time of preparation or execution of the Will, a...

Source: Skilled Nursing News Results from the TRECS Institute (Targeting Revolutionary Elder Care Solutions), released last August, showed that telemedicine is a highly effective way of preventing hospital readmissions from SNFs. TRECS Executive Director John Whitman predicted every SNF will be utilizing telemedicine within ...Read More... 

Source: Modernhealthcare.com In the wake of the new tax law, the Balanced Budget Act will trigger "pay-go" rules, which will lead to a major political battle over the shape of seniors' healthcare. Trump will not stick to his campaign promise to leave Medicare alone. He will side with the most...

Source: HuffPost One such areas is in elder care, which was re-invented by Paul and Lori Hogan a little over 20 years ago through their Home Instead Senior Care, which is now a global business. In 2018, we now see the most pressing challenge for elder caregiving is the huge...

Source: ForbesIt's been a sad, tough year for my family. I lost my oldest cousin and last uncle. In the same week that they passed, I had to situate my Dad in a memory care apartment due to his dementia. None of this was easy. Although nearly every financial...

Source: Scottsdale IndependentActive aging doesn't necessarily mean only being in physical shape but also being aware of the opportunities for mental health care whether that be through regular meditation, a mindful hike or quality conversation. It's important to encourage and reassure seniors that they can remain active during their ...Read...

Source: U.S. News & World Report Seniors are wasting their time and money taking calcium and vitamin D supplements to ward off the brittle bones of old age, a new ... "CRN recommends that people discuss their individual needs for calcium and vitamin D with their health care practitioners," she...

Source: MLive.com FLINT, MI -- Water tested at 63 schools, day care and elder care facilities showed 98.5 percent of samples below the federal threshold for lead, according to new data from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The DEQ reported the new results in an update on Flint water...

Source: Progress Index As you have watched your parents involved in their simple activities, you've probably realized how old they've become. Things that came easy for them five years ago have become a major undertaking. Hands that were steady are now shaky and it seems to take forever to master...

Source: WRAL.com Many people, especially women, are even leaving the workforce sooner than they'd like to take care of aging parents. Even if they don't leave their job, they can spend up to 30 hours a week providing care. Even though many older Americans are in good shape, life constantly...

Source: Mother Nature NetworkThe Dinsow elder care robot developed by CT Asia Robotics, dispenses with the plush pretense of a stuffed toy, and sticks straight to being a robot. (You can see it in action in the video above. It makes sure the human in its life is sticking...

Source: ConsumerReport.com If not, offer to help create one. “A non-threatening approach might be to tell them that you've recently compiled all your own financial information and wonder if they've done the same,” says elder law attorney Michael Amoruso, president-elect of the National Academy of Elder Lawyers. If your parents...

Source: Knoxville City View She says a common mistake made by aging parents is to give their homes to their children too soon. “Often, the parents are worried about paying for nursing home care, so they give part or all of the home ownership to the children to 'protect' it...

Source: Lawyers.com ... the POA causes such a conflict with your mother that it creates problems for service providers, you may need to file to be his guardian. My suggestion is to have a comprehensive consultation with an elder law attorney as many more facts are needed to determine precisely...

Souce: WTVA Emergency fund, wedding, buying a house, retirement, college savings for my future kids (how much do kids cost?), elder care for my parents (god forbid, but just in case)? --Delilah. Scroll for more content... Life is full of big-ticket purchases: moving expenses, school tuition, weddings, honeymoons, ...Read More... 

Source: kgw.comIf you’ve got aging parents or grandparents, odds are, they’re being targeted by scammers.The fraudsters often use databases to identify seniors. They call them posing as IRS agents, computer tech support or a family member to try to steal money.“I can’t tell you how many cases I’ve seen where,...

Source: The Detroit News  Recent actions by Republicans in Congress painfully highlight that President Donald Trump’s pledge to not cut Medicare is becoming yet another broken promise to the American people. Last week House Republicans passed in committee a budget proposal that would replace the guarantee of future Medicare benefits with...

Source: New York Daily News As the Baby Boomer generation gets older, many of us are helping to care for aging parents. Most people think of helping their parents with housing, choices about assisted living, and even health care.However, one important area that is often overlooked is dental care. Many...

Source: BlueRidgeNow.comMy father signed health care and financial powers of attorney 12 years ago and named me as his representative. I am the oldest of three children. None of us lives close to dad.My father is a widower and is living at home alone, but he really shouldn’t be....

Source: Kansas City Business Journal  “The elder-care market itself is exploding,” said Travis Johnson, lead project manager for Garmin Health. “This is a great example of where someone took one of our devices and made it part of their services.” K4Connect’s community package integrates smart thermostats, lights and communication with family members via...

Source: TodayStarting next year, the programme to coordinate support services for the elderly in the community, which is mostly fronted by Pioneer Generation (PG) ambassadors, will be extended to more constituencies.Read More...

Source:herald-dispatch.comFor 11 years, I worked as a registered nurse for a hospice, visiting patients at their homes in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Sometimes I would drive up to 150 miles a day, up valleys and hollows, late at night when on call, or even through creek beds to reach...

Source: The Sentinel  Oftentimes, news reports about nursing homes highlight tragic incidents or perceived failures of a specific facility or the industry in general to care for vulnerable, older adults.Our firm works with many clients who are receiving excellent care in nursing homes from dedicated staff members who serve from their...

Source: Hutchinsonleader.comI was radicalized when I was relatively young about labels that describe my age.When I was in my 20s, people my age who were well-educated and affluent were called “yuppies.” I was not a yuppie, and I despised the term.That was long ago. Now that I'm 62, I've...

Source: The North Platte Telegraph Mother-in-law quarters allow adult children to take care of aging parents while maintaining their own privacy.A number of such properties exist in North Platte, but not all are legal, a city official says.Properties in areas designated as R-1 Dwelling Districts are designated for single family housing. It...

Source: Daily PressHow many times have we heard, “There are only two things in life you can count on, death and taxes?”People spend thousands of dollars looking for loopholes, non-existent deductibles, etc., so they don’t have to pay for services that make their lives and the lives of others better....

Source: Justia Ask a LawyerYes, but to be clear, both people must be identified in one power of attorney document. If you are instead saying that there was one power of attorney naming one person as agent,....Read More... 

Source: Dothan EagleAs adults age and enter their golden years, their risk factors for a number of issues increase.Helping seniors minimize these risks could hold the key to less stress, fewer falls, fewer injuries and fewer hospital stays.But how can these risk factors be reduced?Read More...

Source: CNBCTech conferences and pitch competitions typically feature apps and hardware made for millennials, who make up the largest generation. But the design of these products usually fails to meet the needs of an even larger total population: Boomers and seniors.Read More... 

Source: cjonline.comGone are the days of Americans moving in with their children or grandchildren as they approach their golden years. Younger generations are choosing to move further from their hometowns and away from aging parents, and older Americans are living independent and productive lives well past retirement age.As a...

Source: Rochester Democrat and ChronicleMost afternoons, David Johnson has lunch at the Friendly Home in Brighton with his mother, Clara, and his mother-in-law, Ruth. If the weather is nice, they sit on the patio to visit.“If I’m out there with Ruth and Clara anyway, we’ll include a few others,”...

Source: KSWNAs part of the proposed health care reform under consideration in Congress, federal Medicaid spending would be cut more than eight hundred billion dollars over ten years.Read More...

Source: Elder Law AnswersMedicare benefits start at age 65, but many people continue working past that age, either by choice or need. It is important to understand how Medicare and employer coverage work together.Depending on your circumstances, Medicare is either the primary or secondary insurer. The primary insurer pays...

Source: WTNH Connecticut NewsNEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — June is National Older American’s Month and caring for older parents is something that millions of Americans deal with on a daily basis.Vice Pres. of Assisted Living Technologies Mario D’Aquila and member of the Connecticut Care Planning Council Henry Weatherby stopped...

Source: Naples Daily NewsWOODSTOCK, Ill. - As McHenry County gets grayer, developers are responding by building age-restricted communities for those older than 55, even as other segments of the housing market lag.The real estate market has seen an increase in demand for senior housing as the baby boomer generation...

Source: The SentinelIn today’s society, as we age, life becomes more complicated.More and more couples are not parting at death, but instead may be married multiple times. Many questions arise in these situations on both sides.Can a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement address all of your concerns? What if one...

Source: MedicineNetSeniors, take note: Fido might be your best friend when it comes to getting more exercise.A small study finds that owning a dog may help older adults achieve recommended amounts of physical activity.Read More...

Source: Times Herald-RecordAccording to statistics provided by the Family Caregiver Alliance, about 34.2 million American caregivers provided unpaid care in 2015 to an adult age 50 or older. The total value of unpaid caregivers in 2013 was about $470 billion, which exceeded the value of paid home care and...

Source: AJMCIn testimony before the US House Ways and Means Committee’s Health subcommittee, Mark Fendrick, MD, co-director of the University of Michigan Center for Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) and co-editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Managed Care®, discussed the importance of allowing for flexibility and clinical nuance when it...

Source: i Advance Senior CareAs the costs of assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care climb, some seniors are choosing to move south of the border.Mexican senior living communities are attracting seniors from southern California, boasting cheaper prices and better cost of living than comparable environments in the United...

Source: Huffington PostDo you remember your first job?I do. My first job was working at a local sub and pizza shop. It was great! I gained so much from that job that if I didn’t work there, I wouldn’t have had a Junior prom date, met my future husband,...

Source: Elder Law AnswersA new book suggests that planning for elder care and a loved one's death are especially important for today's complex modern families. In Homeward Bound: Modern Families, Elder Care, and Loss, the authors contend that the current approach to elder care is based on an outdated caregiving...

Source: WMUK(MPRN-Lansing) Some Democrats at the state Capitol says it’s time to take a new look at services for the elderly in Michigan, especially nursing home care. They say the need will become more critical as more Michigan residents get older and require assisted living.Read More...

Source: Home Health Care NewsSeniors have a well-known preference for staying in their own homes as they age, but it appears that they’re growing nervous about being able to do so—and that they are worried about the care that they might receive there.Compared to how they felt a year...

Source: Elder Law AnswersA hospital did a competency test on a patient and found that she was incompetent, but no one told the patient's daughter who was her agent under a medical power of attorney. If the hospital had given the information to the agent at that time, she...

Source: Senior Housing NewsAmerica’s aging demographic is ushering in a new style of senior housing community—one that looks remarkably different from those that gained popularity 20 years ago. In fact, in some key respects the industry has done done a 180-degree about-face, and what once was “taboo” now is in demand.Senior...

Source: ForbesVirtual home assistants and portable diagnostic devices will help provide better elder care and in turn control medical costs.In 2000, about 10% of the world’s population were age 60 or over. By 2015 that had risen to 12%. United Nations projections indicate that will have increased to 16%...

Source: The LedgerThe cost of a child’s college tuition is planned for long before the first dollar is forked over. But, the cost of senior care – either for ourselves or aging parents – is often on the backburner.It hits home for thousands of Americans, too often, after a...

Source: Laredo Morning TimesThe Social Security Act was enacted on Aug. 14, 1935 and drafted during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first term by the President's Committee on Economic Security. It was passed by Congress as a part of the New Deal. The act was an attempt to limit certain dangers...

Source: Elder Law AnswersMy father is in a nursing home in Florida and receiving Medicaid. When he is admitted to the hospital, the nursing home doesn't deduct money from his account for the days he is not in the nursing home. What am I supposed to do with the...

Source: NewswiseWith today’s longer lifespans, increasing numbers of adult children find themselves caring for their aging and/or ill parents. Adult siblings frequently work together to manage parental care, and many encounter additional stress and complications because of this new partnership.In a new study featured in the National Communication Association’s Journal...

Source: The SentinelNearly anyone who is a long-term care resident of a skilled nursing home can immediately apply for Medicaid to pay for the care.To do so, an applicant who is not yet impoverished must shuffle assets according to a complex method that has been approved by federal courts....

Source: Senior Housing NewsSenior living communities can no longer just give great care to residents. Providers now must go above and beyond to make sure residents feel supported and are also having a great time, company leaders said at the annual Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in Nashville last...

Source: ForbesAdult children find it difficult to have the "money talk" with aging parents because they feel it is not their place. However, it is extremely important to have this conversation in order to protect family assets, eliminate unnecessary administrative difficulties and minimize potential disputes with family members before...

Source: US NewsIt's the leading cause of permanent vision loss for Americans, but a condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be going undiagnosed too often, new research suggests.The new study involved 644 people aged 60 and older who were found to have normal eye health in their most recent...

Source: Yahoo FinanceFor many years, Andrea Rotondo's parents took care of each other. Her father, who had used a wheelchair since 1987 because of bad knees from his military service, organized the household. For a while, he covered up the fact that his wife was slipping into dementia.But once he...

Source: US News | Kaiser Health NewsDemocrats and President Donald Trump disagree over funding the Affordable Care Act's cost-sharing reductions for low-income marketplace customers.Congress must pass a bill this week to keep most of the government running beyond Friday, when a government spending bill runs out. It won't be easy....

Source: WTopThe possibility of parents losing independence and control of their lives is a very real fear, and watching parents get older is a wake-up call for those in their 50s and 60s, too. If your parents have reached the age of 70, it’s time to have a conversation with...

Source: TechCrunch When it comes to finding someone to take care of your kids or your aging parent, the on-demand aspect of services that some businesses offer is not really a selling point. The most important element is trust and the peace of mind that you’re hiring a qualified person...