Although their names are confusingly alike, Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs. Both programs provide health coverage, but Medicare is an “entitlement” program, meaning that everyone…
Being a caregiver is extremely difficult at times. Receiving Care is difficult as well. The emotions related to our living and loving each other are…
1. Myth: Medicare and Private Insurance will cover the cost of long term care Medicare only pays for limited coverage in a nursing home and…
In order to be eligible for Medicaid, applicants must have no more than $2,000 (as of 2016) in “countable” assets (the dollar figure may be slightly more,…
Hospitals can be dangerous places for the elderly, according to a recent article in Kaiser Health News. Even if they recover from the illness or injury that required…
Satisfaction of being prepared; take control of your future A durable power of attorney is an extremely important estate planning tool, even more important than…
Did You Know? More than 70% of all Americans die in a hospital or nursing home facility? 65% of all adults over age 65 fall…
