Coming up on a new year helps us realize how quickly the years go by. As a senior, they seem to get continually faster and we don’t know where the time went. That is why it is important to think about planning for the future now before it slips away and you find...
Wondering what the differences are between independent living, skilled nursing, and CCRC’s (Continuing Care Retirement Communities)? If you are feeling overwhelmed by the living options available for seniors, you are not alone. You won’t want to miss this...
Most of us hope to be able to care for ourselves without assistance for the rest of our lives, but the facts are that “someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services and support in their remaining years” This...
A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust is a framework of documents to keep your estate intact while you receive Medicaid Benefits for long term care and after you die. If you are over the age of 55 when you receive Medicaid for long-term care or other community services,...
At least 70 percent of people over age 65 will require some long-term care services at some point in their lives. Contrary to what many people believe, Medicare and health insurance do not pay for the long-term care services that most people need. With the Deficit...