For seniors and their loved ones, few challenges are as intimidating as transitioning to long-term care. The financial considerations alone can be completely demoralizing nearly any family. Thankfully, there are programs and options for those who might need assistance handling the considerable costs involved in this process. One of the best examples of this [...]
Home health care is a burgeoning industry that will create elderly care jobs for years to come. Long term care services provide support for the many senior citizens who may suffer from various afflictions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, rehabilitation from falls, strokes, or diseases affecting the vital organs. Aging in place has become an […]
There often comes a time when adult children or another family member might have to make different living and/or care arrangements for their aging parent, grandparent, aunt or sibling. Sometimes the spouse is still capable of handling any of these common changes, and the rest of the family should still include them fully in the […]
For a variety of reasons, home care is currently poised to be and play a key role in the coming years as the center of health care. Changes is our country’s demographics over the past few decades is showing a continued trend towards elders living longer and desiring to age in place at home. Health […]
Many seniors or their loved ones are concerned about the rising cost of senior care. It can be confusing to research the various types of elder care services that are available and the differences in senior living options without some understanding of the common medical care terms used. There are a number of different types […]
Medicare and Medicaid are two insurance programs run by the government. They were created in the year 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson’s under his programs for great society. The two programs ensured that Americans of low income or senior citizens could access private health insurance. The Medicare and Medicaid program share the financial burden of […]
Do you find yourself wondering whether or not you, or a loved one, is eligible for Medicaid? What does Medicaid cover, exactly? In this Guide to Medicaid, we will go over exactly what Medicaid is, the differences between Medicaid and Medicare, what Medicaid will cover, and who qualifies for Medicaid. Let’s get started! What […]