The Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia interchangeably, but they have very different meanings. Although dementia is a group of symptoms that include
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Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia interchangeably, but they have very different meanings. Although dementia is a group of symptoms that include
Increased dependency due to illness, disability or cognitive impairments can make seniors susceptible to financial abuse. Nest eggs accumulated over decades also often make seniors
Long-term care involves not only a loss of personal autonomy; it also comes at a tremendous financial price. Proper planning can help your family prepare
If you are caring for a loved one at home, you may need to rent a hospital bed. Here are the ins and outs of
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new guidance on whether families can visit loved ones in nursing homes. The guidance allows
A trust is a legal arrangement through which one person (or an institution, such as a bank or law firm), called a “trustee,” holds legal
Careful planning in advance can help protect your estate for your spouse or children. If you make a plan before you need long-term care, you may have the luxury of distributing or protecting your assets in advance. This way, when you do need long-term care, you will quickly qualify for Medicaid benefits.
As the second round of stimulus checks go out, it is important to know that nursing home residents are not required to turn their checks
In the past year, assisted living facility rates grew 6.15 percent for a median cost of $51,600 per year or $4,300 per month.
If you are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may want to consider withdrawing money from your retirement account while you still can. The special exemption allowing early withdrawals without a penalty ends soon