Can you run out of brain space? That’s the provocative question we encountered as we read this recent NBC News article by reporter Sarah Sloat. We’ve certainly had many moments when it feels like our minds are overtaxed, and we use phrases like “too little bandwidth” to illustrate how it feels. But, says the article, that’s the wrong … Read more
You say you thought Medicare open enrollment was over? Well, technically, you’re correct: the window in which to make wide-ranging changes in your Medicare coverage closed over a month ago. But there’s actually a second open enrollment period happening right now, affecting the roughly 27 million Medicare beneficiaries that are enrolled in Advantage Plans. As reporter Sarah … Read more
It’s no secret that exercise is good for you, especially as you age. Here at AgingOptions Blog we like to encourage exercise as much as possible, and we often share tips and ideas for getting your physical activity in as much as possible. So, as you can imagine, we were excited to find this article from CNN, … Read more
The longer we live with technology, the more intertwined our technology becomes with our lives and—inevitably—with our legacies after we pass. Here at the AgingOptions Blog we strive to bring you information to help you prepare for your future, especially some of the more obscure but essential things you may not have considered. We thought … Read more
Every year here on the AgingOptions blog, we offer an article or two about making New Year’s resolutions, many of which concern personal finances. As part of that theme, here we suggest a slightly different take on the question of how to practice better saving and spending habits this year. In this article from the Wall Street … Read more
By now, you’ve probably heard about the controversial new Washington State Employee Payroll Tax Law for Long-Term Care Benefits (the WA Cares Fund). This law could have serious implications for you or someone you know. The purpose of this post is to add some much-needed clarity to the situation while letting you know what you … Read more
This week in Crisis Corner: Why Elder Law and Medicaid Planning? Most people reading this blog have heard Rajiv Nagaich tell the story of how he came to Elder Law. It is a great story and leaves no doubt why he would choose to practice in this area of law. Not all of us have that … Read more
This week in Crisis Corner, why it is more important than ever to start early and get professional help in planning for your long term care needs. I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on Rajiv’s Aging Options radio show. During our conversation he asked me about changes to Medicaid in 2021 and, … Read more
This week we learn about Geriatric Care Managers. Who are geriatric care managers (GCMs) and what do they do? GCMs play a huge part in the work that we do to help clients prepare for Medicaid. In general, most GCMs are nurses or social workers by trade, but that is not always the case. They … Read more
This week in Crisis Corner, we want to discuss what to do when mom or dad gives you a large sum of money as part of their Medicaid planning. It is a very common practice for aging parents, especially those with a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, to give a large portion of their … 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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