Many seniors require constant care. They might not need around the clock supervision, but they need help so frequently that you must always have someone there to assist them, just in case. If you have a family member that fits this … [Read more...]
Concerns with Family Caregiving
The AARP has released some data that is probably well known to many of us by now: the majority of older Americans receiving senior care are assisted by their adult children. For those that have a senior citizen family member that needs … [Read more...]
Saving with Long Term Care Insurance
According to Genworth Financial, the median cost for a year in a nursing home is up over $91,000 now. Depending upon where you live, it may be more or less expensive, but the general theme is the same: nursing homes are very costly. Because … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding Senior Care?
Managing the costs of health care can sometimes be overwhelming. This is why programs like Medicare and Medicaid were put in place. However, you will sometimes find that a service that an elderly family member requires might only be … [Read more...]
Evaluating Long Term Care
You’ve probably heard the statistics about senior care. One half of all senior citizens will require some sort of long term senior care at some point in their lives. What you probably haven’t heard is the story behind this number. 50 … [Read more...]
Senior Health in the Community
Community health is the study of how social and political policies impact the health of those that are most directly affected, and there is evidence now that the failing health of senior citizens has a direct correlation to defaulting on … [Read more...]
Holidays and Caregiver Burnout
This has been talked about in the past, but following in the wake of the holiday season, it is definitely something that needs to be brought up again. Caregiver stress is a huge cause of concern, especially in light of the hectic times that … [Read more...]
What to Know About Long Term Care Insurance
Insurance is always a good idea in hindsight, but did you know that with long term care insurance, you can save thousands of dollars by purchasing a policy years before you think you should actually buy one? However, there are certain … [Read more...]
Affording Long Term Care
Are you having problems affording long term care for an elderly loved one? Or, do you have concerns about how you would pay for it in the future? There are a number of options available to you that can either lower your costs or eliminate … [Read more...]