Long-term care planning is almost a necessity for most Americans today. Why? Because most of us will eventually require the medical oversight and assistance that only a long-term care facility can provide. However, most of us do not have the resources to pay for such...
Month: March 2021
Understanding Medicare
Perhaps the only thing more common than this term is how frequently it is misunderstood. One such reason is that it is usually discussed alongside another program called Medicaid. There are only two letters that are different between both words. Add in the idea that...
What are the most common reasons people need long-term care?
According to research from the federal Administration for Community Living, the majority of adults who are age 65 or older in 2021 will eventually need some form of long-term health care. Planning for this significant expense can help give families peace of mind....
How does Medicare’s nursing home rating system work?
Choosing to place an elderly parent in a nursing home may be one of the more consequential decisions you ever make. After all, you must entrust nurses and other professionals at the nursing home to provide appropriate and tailored care to your mother or father. Even...
What are the most common reasons adults need long-term care?
According to research from the federal Administration for Community Living, the majority of adults who are age 65 or older in 2021 will eventually need some form of long-term health care. Planning for this significant expense can help give families peace of mind....
Who makes medical decisions if you become incapacitated?
It can be deeply uncomfortable to think about worst-case scenarios in which you are unable to make your own medical decisions. However, putting a plan in place long before you need it may help to prevent loved ones from trying to make those difficult choices...
How do you know when your aging parent needs a guardianship?
You want your aging parents to enjoy their independent lifestyle in Georgia for as long as possible. Lately, a few situations, events and changes make you wonder if you should step in and help one or both of your parents. Forbes explores scenarios that may require...
