Should Elder Care Facilities Re-Open? Not Yet

Should Elder Care Facilities Re-Open? Not Yet

As many state officials now begin to ease current Covid-19 restrictions, the May 10th Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering likewise for nursing-home residents and their families. Since March 13,...
Could Failing Health Cause the Loss of a Home?

Could Failing Health Cause the Loss of a Home?

Home ownership is the American Dream. People work hard all their lives to own a home, and it is often their most valuable and significant possession. So when health begins to fail and the need for long-term care arises, we often get this fear-filled question from our...
Could a Hybrid Policy Meet Your Long-Term Care Insurance Needs?

Could a Hybrid Policy Meet Your Long-Term Care Insurance Needs?

You have probably heard about the astronomical costs of nursing-home care if you become seriously ill or injured. You might also know that Medicare would cover only a minimal amount of those costs. Private insurance doesn’t seem like a good bet either, if you’ve heard...
Technology to Assist Seniors Living with Dementia

Technology to Assist Seniors Living with Dementia

The increasing number of seniors and near-seniors experiencing dementia in the United States is on a rapid rise. A hallmark of cognitive decline is a long pre-clinical phase followed by an actual medical diagnosis that progresses from early to middle and late-stage...
A Family Caregiving Meeting Is an Essential Tool

A Family Caregiving Meeting Is an Essential Tool

A family caregiving meeting is an essential tool when dealing with the care of an aging loved one. These meetings are beneficial for helping to keep all family members abreast of decisions that need to be made along with changes in diagnosis or prognosis.  They also...