October always makes us think of special things: the football season, the leaves turning color, and Medicare open enrollment. What’s that you say? You don’t think about Medicare open enrollment come October? Well, the fact is, if you’re Medicare eligible, you should. Medicare open enrollment is the one time each year when, without incurring penalties, … Read more
Many people engaged in elder care have a hard time associating digital technology with caring for an aging loved one. After all, elder care is a hands-on affair, requiring time and energy. But what if the family caregiver lives far away, or can’t be there every day, all the time? Could the newest wave of … Read more
When most of us go to see our doctor, we don’t expect her or him to make preventable medical mistakes. After all, we count on our doctor to give us proper care, and to know us well enough to avoid preventable errors. That’s the level of trust most of us have in the health care … Read more
For decades, assisted living has been seen as the ideal bridge between independent living and skilled nursing care. When mom or dad needed a little extra help with activities of daily living, such as assistance getting dressed or reminders to take prescriptions, assisted living facilities were designed to meet the need. One industry source pegs … Read more
When it comes to caring for an aging parent, millions of American families have either walked that road or will be on it soon. Caring for an aging parent can trigger conflict with family members as financial and social pressures rise. But issues surrounding caring for an aging parent can also trigger another, less acknowledged … Read more
Everyone knows that good dental care is important. But could poor dental care actually increase the risk of dementia? Recent research says the answer may be yes. The important news for anyone with an aging loved one: oral health and brain health are interconnected. With an aging population and increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and … Read more
Are you a senior managing depression and anxiety? If you are, then you’re hardly alone. While precise figures are hard to quantify, the CDC estimates that as many as 13 percent of seniors suffer with depression, and the figures for anxiety may be even higher. Managing depression and anxiety is a burden no one should … Read more
Medicare open enrollment begins next month, and that means those Medicare Advantage ads can’t be far behind. But do Medicare Advantage (MA) plans really bring all the “advantages” they promise? In recent years, about 40 percent of Medicare beneficiaries have chosen Medicare Advantage plans over traditional Medicare, and a large majority are reportedly satisfied with … Read more
“Am I ready to retire?” It’s a question most of us ask ourselves regularly. Retirement should be an exciting chapter in our lives – but we’d be kidding ourselves if we didn’t admit that there will be some losses in retirement along with many advantages. That’s the message in this article we just discovered from … Read more
The high cost of long-term care insurance can be a burden, especially when rates shoot up with little warning. Have your LTC insurance premiums gone up recently? And if you have seen a big hike in long-term care insurance premiums, have you wondered what you should do? For people with long-term-care insurance (about 7.5 million … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
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