The cost of nursing home care can wipe out the life savings of all but the wealthiest families. While Medicaid can cover the cost of nursing home care, eligibility for the Medicaid nursing home benefit is need-based. An individual must fall below very restrictive...
A geriatric care manager is a professional who can work with families to create, manage, and assist with a care plan for a loved one in need. Geriatric care managers come from a number of educational backgrounds that may include social work, nursing, psychology, or...
If you have recently been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s, or a similar condition, it is important to begin legal planning for your future as soon as possible. Creating planning documents now can ensure your personal wishes are respected and your financial...
When applying for Medicaid nursing home coverage, married couples have major advantages that allow them to protect more assets compared to single people. Single individuals can only have an extremely limited amount of countable assets in order to qualify for Medicaid....
The elderly are often attractive targets to scammers due to the accumulation of a lifetime’s savings. The elderly are also more prone to being taken advantage of by scammers due to their increased likelihood of social isolation, depression, and reduced cognitive...
For many families, their primary asset is their house. Additionally, if one, or both, spouses in a relationship require a nursing home stay, Medicaid nursing home coverage can quickly become the best way to afford the necessary care. To qualify for Medicaid nursing...
