Nursing homes: Watch out for these 5 hidden costs
Don't let these little-known nursing home costs catch you off guard.
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Does insurance cover nursing homes? Here’s what you need to know
When it comes to insurance covering nursing homes fees, it isn't so cut and dried. Here's everything you should know.
9 top financial scams targeting seniors and tips to avoid them
These financial scams target seniors. Here's how to prevent them from happening.
When an older loved one is struggling financially: How to help and cope
Here’s expert advice for how to emotionally support your parents if they’re struggling financially — and tips for keeping your...
Inflation may cost Americans an extra $5,200 this year and families are feeling the strain
Rising inflation has working families struggling to afford groceries, gas and other everyday expenses.
This International Women’s Day, if you want to #BreakTheBias, start at home
It's time we all look inside our households and examine the ways caregiving and housework — from caring for kids...
Long-term care insurance: The basics
Planning out how to care for yourself and your loved ones years down the road from now might not be...
October “Senior Sense”- Caregiving for Geriatric Mental Health
By Chandi Deitmer, LICSW, Senior Care Advisor As a caregiver already swept up in the complexities of older adult care,...
5 questions to ask yourself before making a will
Most of us know that we should have a will — it’s just a matter of getting around to doing it. Regardless...
4 ways to pay for long-term care with life insurance
Regardless of how healthy and fit you are now, the chances are good that you or your spouse may need...
Do you need a probate lawyer? 4 questions to ask
Navigating the probate process can be tricky and time-consuming for any executor. As the person in charge of carrying out the...
Should older adults buy life insurance?
One of the main benefits of life insurance is ensuring that your dependents would be provided for in the event of your...
September “Senior Sense”: How to Balance Senior Care and Your Job
By Liz O’Donnell “I should just quit,” I thought to myself. I was exhausted. I had woken up at 5...
How to find an estate planning attorney
When it comes to protecting and passing on your assets after you die, an estate planning attorney can (and should)...
4 things you must know about estate taxes
You know what they say about death and taxes—and when it comes to estate taxes, sometimes death isn’t even the...
What to do when someone dies without a will
Dying without a will: It sounds dire. What happens to the deceased’s assets? And who makes the decisions? Admittedly, the...
A simple guide to managing finances for people with dementia
Roughly 80% of people suffering from dementia are incapable of managing their money, according to a 2017 study by the...
What’s the difference between an advance directive and a DNR?
If you’re ever unable to make your own medical decisions, the paperwork you’ve set up ahead of time can be...
Why most senior caregivers are household employees not independent contractors
The senior caregiver you’ve hired is most likely a household employee, not an independent contractor. Here’s why: “The vast majority of in-home senior caregivers...
How Medicare and Medicaid cover long-term care
Medicare and Medicaid. Their names are frustratingly easy to confuse or misstate. But when you’re navigating the emotionally charged (and...
What is PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care For The Elderly) and how do you qualify?
When federal and state government agencies began to develop community-based health services in the 1970s, the federal government, through the...
11 Strategies for Managing Your Parents’ Finances
By the time Mim King started asking questions about her parents’ finances, they had already been bilked out of over...
The 3 Most Common Concerns When Paying for Senior Care
Nancy McBell was so busy taking care of her husband in the last year of his life that she struggled...
Wallet-friendly senior care resources for those needing financial assistance
This list of affordable senior care resources can help you research and understand what programs and resources are available if the...
How Senior Care Impacts Families Financially, Emotionally and in the Workplace
“I’m having a care crisis.” When your friend turns to you and says this, what do you think? Is it...
The Elder Care Glossary: 34 Terms You Should Know
If you’re acting as a family caregiver for a loved one or close friend, here are 34 senior care-related terms...
Paying for Senior Care Legal Fees
My mother’s (second) husband is ill. All of their assets — home and stocks/bonds/annuities — are in his name only. ...
Hawaii Wants to Give Cash to Family Caregivers
Hawaii last week passed the Kapuna Caregivers Act, a first-of-its-kind piece of legislation that could provide the financial relief working...
¿Cuánto cuesta el servicio de cuidado infantil?
WALTHAM, Mass.—Por cuarto año consecutivo, la encuesta sobre el costo de los servicios de cuidado de Care.com obtuvo información detallada...
January “Senior Sense”- 7 Lessons Learned After Mom Fell
By Jody Gastfriend, LICSW, VP Senior Care Recently published on HuffPo50 | Senior Care Blog No one wants to ever...
February “Senior Sense” Moving a loved one into a Nursing Home: Tips for a Smooth Transition
By Anna Seitzer, LICSW, Senior Care Advisor It is highly unlikely that your parent or family member will eagerly anticipate...
March “Senior Sense”: Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
By Angelina Portuense, Senior Care Provider Specialist Many of us may find ourselves in the role of caregiver one day....
How I Balanced Motherhood and Being My Father’s Hospice Caregiver
When I was in my 30s, I faced the grueling task of simultaneously caring for my ill father and my...
Uniform Law Clarifies Authorities Granted in Aging Parent’s Power of Attorney
When George Reilly was growing up in New York, his father had a nylon gym bag that he called his “death...
April “Senior Sense” Tips for Home Safety: A Daughter’s Story
By Rudri Patel “You want to live on your own, Mom?” My voice quivered as I asked this question, hoping...
Let U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth Breastfeed on the Senate Floor!
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is about to make history (herstory!) as the first U.S. Senator to ever give birth while in office!...
May “Senior Sense”- Creating a Legacy that Endures: Grandparents Connecting with Grandchildren
“Mom, look at Grandma. She looks so pretty.” My twelve-year-old daughter discovered a picture of my mom in a box...
How to Talk to Aging Parents About Who Gets What in the Will
Jenna said she didn’t think it was possible to feel worse than she already did after her mother’s death, but...
Should You Consider Switching Pharmacies to Save Money?
Cheaper prescriptions may come at a higher price. Most seniors are careful with managing their money, and prescription drugs offer...
June “Senior Sense”: Ease into Conversations about Aging
“Oh, we are playing Poker tonight.” When I call my seventy-something mom, she always has plans, whether it is a...