Medicare is by far the most commonly used health insurance within the senior citizen population. It covers a lot of stuff, but it doesn’t cover everything. A lot of people wonder exactly what Medicare does and does not cover, but … [Read more...]
A Few More Ways to Pay for Care
Paying for care is one of those things that almost everyone worries about. Senior care, even when it is offset by some sort of insurance, can be very expensive. Although most seniors qualify for Medicare, this insurance covers almost … [Read more...]
How do People Pay for Care?
Paying for senior care is one of the most stressful, exhausting situations that people can find themselves in. Care is not cheap, and it is often absolutely necessary. Paying for care is a necessity, but it can seem like an impossible task. … [Read more...]
Expanding Medicare Benefits Seniors
Medicare is the federal health insurance that applies to senior citizens and youngers individuals with a disability that prohibits them from working. Because this is an insurance that applies almost universally to senior citizens, all … [Read more...]
When is In-Home Care Not Right?
A lot of people hear about in-home care for the first time and instantly think that it’s the ideal thing for their family. In-home care is helpful for many and a lot of lives are made better as a result of this. However, just because it is … [Read more...]
When Your First Choice for Care Doesn’t Work
A lot of people misunderstand what Medicare and Medi-Cal will cover when it comes to senior care. There have been many stories about families who find what they think is the perfect care for their elderly loved one, only to find that their … [Read more...]
Global Survey Reveals Weakness in U.S. Senior Care
In comparison to other wealthy nations around the world, the United States ranks pretty poorly in terms of senior care. The International Health Policy Survey, conducted by the Commonwealth Fund, found that the U.S. ranked right at the … [Read more...]
A Few Ways to Cut the Costs of Senior Care
The cost of senior care is fairly well documented. According to some accounts, caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can cost families around nod $60,000 per year. Some of this cost is covered by insurance, but much of it is not. This … [Read more...]
Is Using Medicaid a Bad Idea? Not Necessarily.
A lot of people wonder whether or not it is worth it to pursue having Medi-Cal or Medicaid pay for senior care. The answer will differ from family to family, but regardless of your situation, there are a few general things that are worth … [Read more...]
Answering Common Medicare Questions
With all of the changing laws regarding healthcare and Medicare, it can be difficult knowing what is actually going on regarding your own coverage. When you are trying to help a loved one find senior care, knowing how to navigate someone … [Read more...]
What Does Your Insurance Really Cover?
Knowing what is covered for you and your family when it comes to elder care costs is important. It’s also important to look at what is not covered by your current health and other supplemental types of insurance. This preparedness seems … [Read more...]
Dental Health Cannot be Ignored in the Elderly
Dental problems are often rampant amongst the elderly population. Some of this issue is simply because of age; as we get older health problems become more likely, if not because of declining immune systems, then simply because we have been … [Read more...]