Geriatric Care Managers
In the past twenty years a new profession has appeared that is particularly helpful for long distance caregivers. Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) specialize in long term care arrangements. They may have...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Facilities and Care
There will come a time when a person with Alzheimer’s disease will need more care than can be provided at home. The individual may need to move into residential care, such as assisted living or a...
View ArticleEstate Planning and Trust Management for Seniors
Estate Planning A key deficiency in the process of planning for long term care occurs when seniors fail to provide for orderly distribution of assets at death and fail to let their family know what to...
View ArticleVeterans Long Term Care Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides three types of long term care services for veterans. 1. The first type is benefits provided to veterans in the VA healthcare system. These are individuals...
View ArticlePaying for Long Term Care
How will you pay for long term care? Among all the uncertainties surrounding professional long term care is one sure thing: It costs a lot. Unfortunately, public programs cover only so much of the...
View ArticleNursing Homes: Making the Right Choice
Emma’s family didn’t know what to do. Her son put grab bars in the shower. Her daughter brought lunch over every day. The neighbors checked in often. But at 82 Emma needed more help. She wasn’t able to...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care
About Hospice Hospice is specialized medical care for individuals who have less than six months to live. Pain management and symptom relief are primary hospice care goals. Hospice care seeks to enable...
View Article3 Mistakes To Avoid When Caring For Aging Parents
Three common mistakes to avoid: Not Getting Professional Help When Needed Quitting Your Job Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance Early 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Caring For Aging Parents Video
View ArticleUnderstanding Long Term Care
Whether you are looking for information for yourself or for a loved one, it is important to understand what long-term care is and how it pertains to you. There are many types of services and resources...
View ArticleLong Term Care Is Coming – Are You Ready?
Here are the facts on actual costs, care options and tips to help you prepare now for this likely and expensive need. Click on the image below to download a larger size graphic
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