Nearly 70% of people over the age of 65 will need some form of long-term care at some point in their lives but traditional health insurance is not designed to cover the cost of long-term services. Long-term care insurance helps provide peace of mind for seniors concerned about burdening their families with the cost of… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Financial Obligations
Avoiding Hospital Readmission
When you’ve just gotten out of the hospital, you’re ready to start enjoying the comfort of home again and getting back on your feet and the last thing you want is to have to go back in. Sometimes people with chronic illnesses may be admitted to the hospital repeatedly, but many readmissions are avoidable, particularly… Read more »
A Guide To Caring For Aging Parents
For many seniors, assisted living communities and nursing homes are not desirable, which is why many prefer to continue living in the comfort and familiarity of home. Still, to remain independent at home, modifications are usually necessary. These adjustments may include changes in the home itself, from bathroom remodels to the addition of ramps, as… Read more »
How Much Does Home Health Care Cost?
While the care of parents or other senior loved ones is the ultimate priority, the cost of the care they require is often a close second. The good news is that home health care costs considerably less than the cost associated with nursing homes or assisted living facilities. So, how much does home health care… Read more »
Home Care vs. Home Health Care
When someone thinks about home care, they assume home care and home health care are one in the same, but that is not the case. Below is a side-by-side comparison of these services.
