People may have Medicare and other insurance simultaneously for several reasons.
Sadly, elder financial abuse is a serious issue affecting a significant number of older Americans. It involves someone, often in a position of trust, exploiting or manipulating an older person's finances or assets for personal gain. Recovering from elder financial…
The purpose of a living will is to ensure that your future health care decisions and plans are respected. It is a legal document that outlines your preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care if you are unable to communicate.…
Seniors can benefit from technology in many ways, including improving their health, lifestyle, safety, and entertainment. While the younger generations may think older Americans are technology dinosaurs, they are becoming more digitally connected than ever before. Seniors participating in technology…
Several decades ago, Congress created safeguards to protect the savings of married couples using Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves funding care for their loved ones. They originally required states to allow spouses of nursing home…
Caregivers do not realize the challenges until they are faced with them Many people take on the challenge because it involves someone they love. In the US, 53 million people have assumed this role and then struggled to make it work. Much…
We are now living longer than previous generations thanks to advances in medicine, technology, and life science. But simply living a longer life should not be the goal. Maintaining a healthy quality of life should be. After all, who wants…
Scammers are becoming increasingly adaptable and mimicking communications that resemble tech support employees, government employees, and romantic partners to target seniors and near-seniors. Seniors are particularly vulnerable groups as they are typically homeowners with substantial financial savings, good credit scores,…
In the United States, Medicaid is a public health insurance program that provides comprehensive coverage for health care and financial assistance to millions of Americans. The program helps low-income families, individuals, and people with disabilities receive adequate health care and…