Medicare Coverage for Long-Term Care: What Seniors and Families Need to Know Many people assume that once they turn 65 and begin receiving Medicare, most of their health care — including long-term care — will be covered. Unfortunately, that’s not entirely true. While Medicare provides excellent coverage for acute and short-term medical needs, it offers […]
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5 Reasons to Rethink Your Retirement Investments As you approach retirement, it’s important to look beyond simply saving and start thinking strategically about how your retirement income will be taxed and protected. According to financial experts at Kiplinger, even if you’ve built up a strong 401(k) or IRA balance, it may be time to rethink
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When Assisted Living May Not Be Enough When Jerry’s mother, Jane, decided to move into an assisted living facility, it felt like the right choice. Her arthritis made dressing and bathing difficult, and she often felt lonely living alone. Assisted living offered her the help she needed — and at first, it worked beautifully. At
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Suicide Rates Are Increasing Among the Elderly: What Families Need to Know Suicide among older adults is a growing public health concern in the United States. An increasing number of seniors—especially those living in long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and retirement centers—are taking their own lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
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What Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)? A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) — also known as a life plan community — offers seniors the ability to age in one place while receiving different levels of care as their needs change. These communities provide a continuum of care, allowing residents to transition smoothly between
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