Medicaid long-term care eligibility requirements can be confusing. Learn how a senior can qualify for Medicaid and what long-term care services are covered.
7 CommentsFamily members could become paid caregivers through the Cash and Counseling or Consumer Direction Care Medicaid Programs. Learn about eligibility requirements, how to apply and benefits you could receive.
93 CommentsMany types of health benefits and insurance, including VA health benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare, will cover some or all of palliative care services at home.
0 CommentsLong-term care at home provides seniors the opportunity to age in place. Various care options and financial support programs are available to assist.
0 CommentsWays to pay for hospice care at home include Medicare, Medicaid, veterans benefits, and private health insurance.
0 CommentsContinuous home hospice care is covered by most insurance plans and offers temporary, round-the-clock comfort care for people with life-limiting conditions.
1 CommentUnderstanding the differences between inpatient senior rehabilitation and outpatient rehab services will help you avoid headaches when trying to find the best rehabilitation center for an elderly loved one.
0 CommentsVirtual doctor’s appointments help caregivers and seniors minimize physical contact while receiving medical care. Learn how to help an older adult transition to telehealth platforms to improve access to care from the safety and comfort of their own home.
2 CommentsThe emotions involved in relocating a senior often overshadow the medical, financial and legal implications. Make sure you and your loved one are fully prepared for everything that a move entails.
5 CommentsSome veterans can use the Aid and Attendance pension in conjunction with Medicaid to pay for nursing home costs and still have some funds left to support their community spouse and cover their own personal needs.
7 CommentsAppointing someone to manage your finances and medical care is a serious decision. Before settling on an agent, consider how they might handle these responsibilities and the major consequences their actions could have.
13 CommentsA caregiver shares his journey in finding the right skilled nursing facility for his mother, including steps to take before and after placement as well as the hard lessons he learned throughout the process.
21 CommentsMost seniors can’t cover the monthly costs of assisted living on their own. How do families decide whether adult children should financially contribute to their parents' care, and, if they do, who pays how much?
5 CommentsYou can buy your mom's insurance policy from her, and pay her cash, which she can spend down to quality for Medicaid.
0 CommentsOfficials have offered various money-saving Medicare reforms, but a recent analysis has found that the most popular reforms could cost some seniors their coverage.
0 CommentsThe Supreme Court declared the Affordable Care Act to be constitutional. Here are the basics of what seniors and caregivers need to know about the Affordable Care Act.
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