Most Americans don’t have long term care insurance, and Medicare will only pay up to 100 days in the nursing home. Unless you want to use your assets – and potentially lose your home – then a good Medicaid long term care plan is a wise decision.
Most Americans don’t have long term care insurance. Accordingly, paying for long term care out of private funds can be a difficult proposition. There are alternatives, however, to qualify under Medicaid, but you will need an attorney to help you navigate the process. Planning early is always the best option.
Filial responsibility laws are on the books in about half the states, including Louisiana. Read this article about the potential of being held responsible, or alternatively, qualifying for Medicaid long-term care.
Virtually all states are experiencing shortages. Some are extreme, while a few are trending in the right direction. Where did Louisiana rank? Read the article to find out.
More Americans are now getting married over the age of 65 than ever before. Even though this may be a second or third marriage for many, caregivers should nevertheless be aware of certain aspects that shouldn’t be ignored amidst all the wedding plans and celebrations.
As awareness of dementia has grown, a startling fact has come to light: Nearly half of all older adults — 47% — die with a diagnosis of that condition on their medical record, according to research out of the University of Michigan and published in JAMA Health Forum.
The first step in getting your affairs in order is to gather up all your important personal, financial and legal information, so you can arrange it in a format that will benefit you now and your loved ones later.
Medicare will restrict coverage of the controversial and costly Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm to those enrolled in qualifying clinical trials, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Thursday.
Motherhood and a later menopause could reduce the risk of women developing dementia.
You may have heard the term “community property.” However, do you know exactly what it means or how it could affect you?
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