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Medicaid is one of the most widely used types of health insurance in the U.S. It is a state-sponsored type of health insurance, similar to Medicare, but rather than focusing on the elderly and people with disabilities, Medicaid is geared … [Read more...]
In California, the National Guard is stepping up to help with testing for the COVID-19 pandemic. The testing will be mostly focused in senior care facilities. Not only is the hope to keep seniors and caregivers healthier, one of the big … [Read more...]
You may have seen on the news that nursing homes are being hit really hard by COVID-19. There are a lot of false stories going around about why this is, so I figured this would be a good place to talk about how the virus spreads and why … [Read more...]
You may have heard the news that there was recently a class action lawsuit launched in California against one of the largest senior care chains in the country. The suit states that some assisted living have used assessments to determine … [Read more...]
Whether we like it or not, money is one of those issues that has a major impact on senior care. It influences our access to care and it can even have an impact on the quality of care that is given. Leading up to senior years, those with a … [Read more...]
New York State is the most recent state government to announce that it will be re-focusing its efforts on improving in-home senior care services. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced recently that New York would be seeking an extra $15 million … [Read more...]
One of the many changes that has happened in the United States over the last several years is the introduction of medical marijuana usage. For many of us, there are a lot of lingering questions about this. And whether we like the … [Read more...]
When someone is older and starts to experience a need for senior care or increased family supervision, it can be difficult to keep your older parent active. Unfortunately, this can be detrimental. People who have been socially and … [Read more...]
Wyoming was recently ranked as the worst state to live in if you were trying to get senior care for yourself or a loved one. It ranked very poorly when it came to the general cost of living and the cost of senior care, but more detrimental … [Read more...]
If you are interested in how much senior care will cost in your particular part of the United States, there are tools out there that can help you predict what you will pay for the care of an older loved one. And then, after looking at those … [Read more...]
A study coming out of the University of California, Berkeley, has indicated that California county public health programs are seeing some big payoffs when it comes to lowering healthcare costs. Depending on the county, for every $1 … [Read more...]
Using your county’s Agency on Aging can be a valuable resource. These state run offices allow you to gain information and resources that can assist you with helping out your elderly loved ones. California has many of these throughout the … [Read more...]
