If your parent or other senior loved one is not as capable of being completely independent anymore, you are most likely thinking about the next level of care for them. First and foremost of course, you’ll base your decision on their specific needs. But, you’re also likely wondering about how much in-home care costs,…
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…
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…
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…
When you think about home care, you may assume home care and home health care are the same. But that’s not the case. Each service provides tools to assist you or your loved one in different situations. Home care offers a range of services so you can enjoy living at home for as long as…
In 2004, the American Society on Aging sponsored a study to evaluate the financial knowledge of Americans age 50+, which included a survey of three simple yes/no questions that assessed the knowledge of the respondents on concepts such as inflation, risk diversification and interest rates.*At that time only one third of respondents could answer all…
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