Medicaid can help cover the cost of services for nursing home care, assisted living or in-home care. Many who need help paying for long term care believe that they are not eligible for Medicaid. However, despite this belief, there are many families who actually are eligible for Medicaid.
Generally speaking, a […]
Forbes recently reported that bankruptcy in the United States has undergone a rapid “graying” over the past few decades. In 1991, elders made up only 2% of bankruptcy claims, while, now it is 12%. This is a result of several factors. Read about them here.
Yahoo Finance News recently published an article on the worst age to take social security benefits. There are a handful of factors that determine the amount of your social security checks. Therefore, it is possible to time your payout for maximum benefit. Learn more with the story here.
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Aid and Attendance is a term that is commonly used to describe a monthly payment (called a pension) that the VA pays to some Veterans who need long term care. Aid and Attendance can be used by a veteran or by the spouse of a veteran to be able to […]
According to Idaho News, Boise recently announced that it would become a more ‘age-friendly city.’ As a result, Boise is the first city in Idaho to become a member of the AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities. Read about the improvements here.
In an interview with the Idaho Statesman, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie, praised the Boise VA Medical Center during a recent visit. In Boise “everything is working,” according to Secretary Wilkie, with specific praise toward telehealth and mental health programs. He attributed the Boise VA’s success to […]
The Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls Press published an article last winter highlighting the population growth of seniors in Northern Idaho. Idaho’s senior population is growing faster than most other states, with Kootenai County near the top. However, this growth period is not without challenges, as seniors struggle with waiting periods […]
The Los Angeles Times recently posted a column on the disaster of long-term care insurance. Policy owners have experienced steep premium hikes in order to keep their original benefits, often once they have already retired. Read the article here.
If you or a family member is struggling with the […]
The New York Times recently published that scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have devised the most sensitive blood test for Alzheimer’s yet. It tests for beta amyloid, the protein that is most associated with Alzheimer’s disease. While it is not a perfect predictor, it can predict the […]
Traveling the world at 90 years old is now possible – in a way. At the University of Tokyo, virtual reality technology allow the elderly to travel the world in 360 degree videos, without leaving their seats. This project also works in conjunction with physical rehabilitation in nursing home communities, […]