Elderly people who value their independence and are accustomed to living alone are increasingly becoming incapable of doing so. The need for...
There is ample research to suggest that family caregivers are more distressed by behavioral problems and changes in the personality of their...
Financial elder abuse has been described as the fastest growing type of crime in the U.S. To avoid having this happen with your senior loved...
“Spending down” your assets is the term used to describe the reduction of your assets in order to qualify for Medicaid. There are some assets...
Spending down your assets is the term used to describe the reduction of your assets in order to qualify for Medicaid. There are some assets...
Many older Americans who need help with activities of daily living, such as hygiene and medication, have trouble affording the assisted living...
Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) are communities that were not initially created for seniors, but rather evolved over time...
Americans are living longer than ever before, and for many people, Social Security retirement benefits represent only part of the income they...
Older people are getting divorced more frequently than ever before. Divorce can be a significant roadblock for retirement planning and financial...
Deciding what type of health insurance to get can be a daunting task for seniors. Medicare is highly regarded and very popular, but Medicare...
A new wave of high-tech home devices could help monitor seniors’ health and safety in the home, potentially allowing them to stay at...
Many people on Medicare assume that the program will cover any medical costs they encounter, including the cost of care in a skilled nursing...
Veterans who need long-term care services like in-home care or residence in a nursing home can receive financial assistance through the Veterans...
Older adults who do not have children do not have the built-in support system from which many people with children benefit, which puts them...
According to long-term care insurer Genworth, nearly three-quarters of those who require long-term care prefer to receive that service in...
A recent Reuters article highlights an identity security problem for U.S. seniors. Identification cards issued by Medicare contain instructions...
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently released a list of five recommendations for Congress to help American seniors in 2014. 1. Strengthen...