Does My Mother Need to Reapply for Medicaid After a Year?
Did you know that Medicaid is only available as long as the applicant is in need of medical services? One of the reasons why is because it is a means-based program in Florida. Further, in most instances, to qualify to receive Medicaid Institutional Care Program...
How Friends Can Bond with Elder Loved Ones in Nursing Homes
Long-term care facilities play a critical role for us today. While it is true that none of us want to consider a time when we may not be able to safely live at home, assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities provide a great option for elder adults who...
10 Ways Older Drivers Can Stay Safe on the Road
Older drivers can face age-related physical limitations that can make driving unsafe. Without mobility, however, many seniors are unable to meet their basic needs, such as grocery shopping and going to the doctor. We want you to know that this dilemma is not lost on...
Ways to Protect Your Spendthrift Child’s or Grandchild’s Inheritance Through An Annuity
A parent may have a child or a grandchild that is not responsible when it comes to managing his or her money. A major concern is what will happen if that child or grandchild is left a significant inheritance through a will or a trust. One possible, unfortunate,...
National Family Caregiving Month Promotes Valuable Public Support Resources
Every November, caregiving advocates and supporters gather to celebrate National Family Caregiving Awareness Month. The month-long celebration is an opportunity to honor millions of unsung heroes who selflessly devote their time, energy, and finances to caring for...
What Adult Children of Aging Parents Need to Know About Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and public education is a major part of the national support campaign. Did you know one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes? In addition, two-thirds of women with invasive breast cancer will...
Estate Planning Involves More Than Just Providing a Financial Inheritance
Estate planning involves the protection and transfer of wealth, often from an individual to his or her family members and designated beneficiaries. Last will and testaments and trust agreements are usually the main vehicles to accomplish this inter-generational asset...
Medicare or Medicaid? What’s the Difference?
Did you know Medicare provides financial assistance by paying a portion of the current cost of health care for persons 65 years of age or older who are entitled to Social Security retirement insurance or Railroad Retirement cash benefits? A person who has received...
Preventing Senior Adult Falls Starts with Education
Did you know falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for Older Americans? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls result in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency rooms every year, including over 800,000...
Planning Considerations As You Contemplate Retirement
As an aging adult, have you started planning for retirement? Today, research tells us that only around 13 percent of Older Americans have a plan in place for their future care. Unfortunately, many people believe that long-term care is only necessary for seniors and...