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Paying for Senior Care When One Spouse Moves
Few transitions in life feel as difficult as the moment when one spouse needs to move to a care community while the other remains at home. Perhaps one partner is living with advanced dementia and needs the security of memory care, while the other is still active and independent. Or maybe a stroke or chronic […]
Will Medicaid Pay for Memory Care?
When a loved one begins showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, families face not only the emotional weight of this diagnosis but also pressing practical questions about how to provide appropriate care. Memory care, specialized support designed for individuals with cognitive impairment, can be essential for safety and quality of life, […]
Will Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living?
When families begin exploring assisted living options, one of the first questions that surfaces is how to pay for it. With median costs for assisted living hovering around $6,000 per month nationally, many families wonder whether Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans cover health care costs, might help with the expense. The short […]
Medicare Coverage of Senior Care
When families begin exploring senior care options, a common assumption is that Medicare will help cover the costs. After all, Medicare is the health insurance program most Americans 65 and older rely on for medical expenses. This assumption is so widespread that it often comes as a difficult surprise when families discover Medicare provides little […]
Does Insurance Pay for Senior Care?
When families begin exploring senior care options, one of the first questions that arises is whether insurance will help pay for the costs. It’s a reasonable assumption: We’re accustomed to health insurance covering doctor visits, hospital stays, and medical treatments, so shouldn’t it also cover the care someone needs as they age? Unfortunately, the answer […]
Benefits of Home Health Care in Senior Living
Senior care communities have a wide range of services, amenities, and features that help senior residents maintain their health and wellness. Skilled nursing services are typically not provided in standard care offerings of senior care communities, unless the community is a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, CCRC, or another level of care that offers these […]