With nearly 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day from now until 2030, long-term care is a top concern of current and soon-to-be retirees, or at least it should … [Read more...]
Can They Kick Her Out of Assisted Living?
Posted on September 25, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Jeff Regan received a shocking phone call from Atria Assisted Living to inform him that his aunt, Marilou Jones, 94, who has dementia, was being evicted. The family was informed by the nurse who phoned them that Marilou can't … [Read more...]
Can Your Spouse Get Paid for Being Your Caregiver?
Posted on September 11, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Joseph quit his full-time job to provide full-time care for his wife, Stephanie, who is suffering from early-onset dementia. He bathes and dresses her, prepares her meals, takes her blood pressure, gives her prescribed medications … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Red Flags When Choosing a Nursing Home
Posted on August 24, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Ribbit, We are currently looking for a nursing home for my father and we narrowed it down to two. I have made several visits and interviewed staff and residents using your Nursing Home Evaluation Tool. There were certain … [Read more...]
Medicaid Expansion Passed – What it Means for Healthcare in Virginia
Posted on June 6, 2018 · Leave a Comment
It's true! After years of advocacy and a long-delayed budget, the Virginia General Assembly passed a state budget that includes the Medicaid expansion coverage created under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. … [Read more...]
A Prosthetic Brain to Improve Memory?
Posted on April 11, 2018 · Leave a Comment
U.S. Army veteran, Steven, is missing his left leg from a war injury. He wears a prosthetic leg, and it enables him to walk. For those who are missing an arm or leg, an artificial limb (or a prosthesis) can often replace it. A … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Health Agency
Posted on March 30, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Angel, Our mom had a pretty bad stroke recently, but fortunately it was not a massive stroke, and we will be able to bring her home soon. We're looking for a home health agency to assist her when she comes home from the … [Read more...]
You May Not Have Known About These VA Home Care Options for Vets!
Posted on February 28, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Jane and Ron are both veterans in their 70's who live at home, and unfortunately, both are experiencing serious health issues. In addition to their health problems, Jane and Ron are struggling financially and contemplating … [Read more...]
Two Popular Medigap Plans are Being Shuttered — What It Means for You!
Posted on February 9, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Q. A couple of years ago, my aunt Linda applied for a Plan F Medigap plan and the insurance company approved her. The following year, she saw a specialist about some hip problems she was experiencing, went for an MRI, and ended up … [Read more...]
