Utilizing the services of a professional geriatric care manager should be something that every family considers, but in reality very few families know about care managers or use them. Geriatric care managers can go a long ways … [Read more...]
Cost of Home Health Care vs. Other LTC Options
May 15, 2007 by Leave a Comment
When it comes to long-term care, which type of care is cheaper? A common misperception among the media and the public is that receiving care at home is less expensive than receiving care at an assisted living facility or a nursing … [Read more...]
Medicare Premiums May Increase By Record Amount
May 15, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Medicare Part B premiums are forecast to increase by $15.90 in 2008, the largest single-year hike in the history of the program, according to a new analysis by the Senior Citizens League. The 17 percent increase would bring the … [Read more...]
CCRC Resident Fights Move to Increased Level of Care
April 9, 2007 by Leave a Comment
An 88-year-old California widow is challenging an attempt by her continuing care retirement community (CCRC) to move her from her private apartment to an assisted living unit. If she is successful, the outcome could set a legal … [Read more...]
Long-Term Care Benefits for Veterans and Spouses
April 9, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Long-term care costs can add up quickly. Our firm can assist veterans and surviving spouses of veterans obtain valuable help when they need in-home care, or are in an assisted living facility or nursing home.The Veterans … [Read more...]
Things to Remember at Tax Time
April 9, 2007 by Leave a Comment
April 17th is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T's and dotting I's in preparation for paying taxes. As tax time draws near, you want to make sure you file all the proper forms and take all deductions you're entitled … [Read more...]
Making Decisions for An Adult Special Needs Child
February 1, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Parents of children with special needs must be concerned with ensuring that medical and financial decisions will continue to be made in the child’s best interest once the child reaches age 18 – the age of legal capacity. In most … [Read more...]
