Rather than paying an outside agency to take care of an elderly relative, wouldn't it be better if a family member provided the care at home? Or uprooting the senior into an institution? The family member can pay the bills,…
The aging population of America consists increasingly of tech-savvy baby boomers. By 2030 all boomers will have hit 65 years of age, accounting for 18 percent of the US population. This demographic is driving significant and lasting challenges as 10,000…
Technology is changing so quickly today that it can seem overwhelming for even the most tech-savvy individuals to keep up. For many seniors, these changes can be so daunting that they tend to avoid technology altogether. While seniors have increasingly…
Should You Move to Care for Your Senior Loved One? Advancing age or ill health has caught up with your loved one. They may now no longer be capable of caring for themselves. As their child or close relative, the…
Medicaid and inheritances can be tricky affairs, and mistakes can cost a lot of money. 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…
Government oversight of long-term care facilities is deeply problematic, according to a recent New York Times report. Inspection of rehabilitation facilities is inadequate, and we, the public, had best not rely on reporting inspection results. If your loved one needs…
There is a crisis facing Americans requiring long-term care (LTC) coverage. 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…
In the past, it was common for extended family to live close to one another, providing support and care for family members. Now many families live far out of reach from the daily lives of their elderly parents save for…
Envision Jane, an elderly woman whose health had deteriorated to the point she decided she needed to move into an assisted living facility. Jane’s arthritis had worsened to the point where she couldn’t dress herself, she struggled to get in…
Many elderly Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurologic disorder marked by a steady decline in cognitive, behavioral, and social skills. Initial symptoms are often mistaken for normal aging and include problems with language, mood swings, disorientation, loss of…