If you think that your elderly parents might need long-term care in the future, it is important for you to learn about Medicaid so that you can determine whether they might be eligible for it. Medicaid may pay the costs of long-term care in certain situations. The staff at Elder Care Direction can help you…
If your loved one needs rehabilitation services or skilled nursing, Medicare may pay for some of the costs. For your loved one to be covered, the services must be provided by a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility after your loved one has had a qualifying hospital stay of at least three days. Elder Care Direction can…
If you are an older adult in the LGBTQIA community, it is important that you understand how Medicare works. Medicare is a national health insurance program that people who are ages 65 and older and who receive Social Security can use to help to pay for their medical care. The professionals at Elder Care Direction…
Paying for long-term care can be difficult for most families. However, if your loved one who needs care served in the U.S. Armed Forces, your loved one might be eligible for benefits that might help to ease your financial stress. The surviving spouses of former military service members may also be eligible for benefits. Elder…
There are special rules that apply to households that have a disabled or elderly family member for food stamp eligibility. Being able to receive food stamps can help your family to make ends meet while you are providing care for your elderly loved one. The professionals at Elder Care Direction can help you to understand…
For the tax year 2017 and earlier, it was possible for you to claim your parent as a dependent on your income taxes. However, the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Acts changed that. You are no longer able to take personal and dependent deductions. The professionals at Elder Care Direction can help…
If you are getting older or are caring for your elderly loved one, it is important for you to learn about Medicare. The professionals at Elder Care Direction can help you to understand Medicare and what it might pay for. Here is what you need to know about the program. What is Medicare? Medicare is…
A part of planning for retirement includes making certain that you or your loved one will have adequate, affordable housing. This is especially important as part of your planning process if you or your loved one is a senior citizen who is facing increased expenses, reduced mobility, and a limited income. The professionals at Elder…
Disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia have become increasingly common among older adults. Dementia and related diseases can be extraordinarily difficult for everyone, including the families of the seniors who are affected. When your loved one suffers from dementia, it can be difficult to take care of financial and legal manners. If…
As an adult child of aging parents, you may be assisting your parents with their medical needs and living arrangements. You may have heard of the phrase geriatric care and will likely encounter it more frequently as time passes. Geriatric care is an umbrella term that includes many different services for elderly adults, including care…