Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...

Writing down your life’s story can be helpful to both you and your loved ones. There are several benefits to keeping track of your life...

When caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or dementia, behavior can be one of the most difficult parts of the daily journey. It’s...

There are many negative myths about seniors and aging that exist in our society today. While some myths hold some truth to them, there...

The basic Medicaid Rule for nursing home residents is that they must all of their income, minus certain deductions, for their care. These...

While we cannot reverse the aging process, it is possible to make a few changes to your daily routine in order to ensure that you live...

Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...

Personal Guardian for Minor Children One very important decision for you to make when creating a plan is to decide who would be the...

Writing down your life’s story can be helpful to both you and your loved ones. There are several benefits to keeping track of your life...

However unlikely, it is always a good idea to be properly prepared for any emergency, such as an emergency room trip. In the event of a...

When it comes to your senior parents, the choice to move them at any time can be a difficult one. So when your senior loved one has had a...

According to the 2017 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, a private, one-bedroom, single occupant unit in an assisted living community costs a...

Americans hoping to fund their post-work years on an average Social Security check of $1,410 a month may want to rethink their retirement...

The CMS is taking steps to make it easier to sort through Medicare coverage options, after a report said its current search options were...

Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in...

Elderlawanswers.com reports that the median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455.00 a year,...

In 2016, a couple of events occurred in my life that had significant impacts on me and my family.  On July 4th, while I was relaxing at...

Fear of falling is a very real thing for many seniors. Many seniors may avoid walking just to keep from having a bad fall and risking...

When an individual applies for Medicaid assistance in a nursing home, one of the first questions that is asked of them has to do with...

My father’s hospice experience was brief. Less than four days passed between the afternoon he entered the facility and the morning he...