Professional Services

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Professional Services

Navigating the Emotional Journey: Understanding and Supporting a Loved One’s Transition to Memory Care

Explore the complex emotions faced by caregivers during a loved one's move to memory care. This guide offers insights, research findings, and practical strategies to support families through this challenging transition, emphasizing the need for understanding and compassion.

Professional Services

Tackling the Home Health Care Worker Shortage: Strategies for a Sustainable Future

Explore the future of home health care, where a clinical ladder system transforms care quality. This vision showcases workers using advanced practices in settings that blend nature with technology, emphasizing growth, innovation, and accessible care for all.

Financial / Legal

Medicare Coverage: Uncovering Hospitals' Practices Impacting Patients

Learn how early discharge is affecting up to 600,000 Medicare recipients and what can be done to protect vulnerable patients.

Financial / Legal

Understanding Medicare Non-Medical Home Care: Planning for Aging in Place

Learn how a Medicare non-medical home care agency can help with transportation, cooking, laundry, bathing, and dressing. Preparing for the future starts now.

Professional Services

Aging with Dignity: A Comprehensive Guide to In-Home Care for Elderly Loved Ones

This guide explores the nuances of in-home care for elderly patients, highlighting the importance of adapting homes for safety, managing healthcare needs, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It emphasizes the empowerment in-home care provides to seniors

Planning Ahead

Comprehensive Guide to Estate Planning: Ensuring Your Legacy and Protecting Your Loved Ones

Discover the essentials of estate planning with our comprehensive guide. Learn to choose executors, prepare key documents like wills and living trusts, and understand tax implications. Protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored with this step-by-step checklist for peace of mind.

Planning Ahead

Comprehensive Guide to In-Home Health Care Services: Understanding, Accessing, and Benefiting from Personalized Medical and Non-Medical Care

Explore the payment options for medical in-home health care, including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and more. Understand copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses with insights into Medicare Advantage plans and their specific coverage details for in-home care services.

Financial

Embracing Remote Work as a Caregiver: Balancing Personal and Professional Life

Embracing Remote Work as a Caregiver" delves into balancing personal caregiving responsibilities with professional life. It offers insights on managing time, creating a supportive work environment, and leveraging technology for effective remote work.

Financial / Legal

Critical Insights into Assisted Living: Care, Cost, and Quality - Part 2 of 4

Critical Insights into Assisted Living: Care, Cost, and Quality - Part 2" delves into the realities of assisted living, highlighting the gaps in care for seniors with special needs and the hidden costs burdening families, urging the need for industry reform

Financial / Legal

Assisted Living Realities: Navigating the Social Model's Challenges in Senior Care Part 1 of 4

Assisted Living Realities" delves into the challenges of the social care model in senior living. It explores the need for enhanced medical support, the financial burdens families face, and the importance of adapting services for the growing and diverse needs of the aging population.

End of Life Issues

What is a Living Trust vs Will?

Introduction A living trust and a will are both legal documents that allow individuals to control how their assets are handled in the event of their death. The main purpose of both a will and a living trust is to ensure that an individual’s wishes are carried out and

End of Life Issues

How Much is Long Term Care Insurance?

Introduction to Long-Term Care Insurance As you plan for the future, it's important to consider long-term care insurance. Long-term care insurance is a form of insurance that provides coverage for individuals who require assistance and specialized care due to an accident, illness or disability. This type of insurance

Financial / Legal

A Comprehensive Guide to VA Benefits for Seniors: Navigating Aid, Attendance, and Long-Term Care

Explore the array of VA extended benefits for veterans, covering vocational rehabilitation, specialized healthcare, housing assistance, and bereavement counseling. Learn how these benefits support veterans' diverse needs beyond basic healthcare and pensions

Medication Featured

Free Prescription Drugs: What is a Flat Fee Pharmacy? How to Access Medications Without Breaking the Bank

Discover revolutionary, budget-friendly ways to access medications with flat fee pharmacies. Learn about MyFreePharmacy Card, DAC's Diabetes Program, and how to cut prescription costs. Free prescriptions for everyone with a flat monthly fee!

Aging In Place

Demystifying the Role of a Financial Caregiver: Responsibilities and Insights

A financial caregiver is a fiduciary responsible for managing the finances of an aging family member. Learn about the duties and best practices of being a financial caregiver, as well as helpful guidelines from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

End of Life Issues

Is Hospice Only for End of Life?

Hospice care is a special kind of end-of-life medical care focused on providing comfort, pain relief and dignity to individuals who are near the end of their life. It is provided in homes, nursing homes, hospice facilities, and hospitals. The goal of hospice is not to cure a person but

End of Life Issues

Does Hospice Mean End of Life?

Hospice care is an important part of end-of-life care and can be a very comforting and supportive experience for both patients and their families. The purpose of this guide is to explain what hospice care is, why it has a connection to end-of-life care, and how it can provide emotional,

Financial

All You Need to Know About Power of Attorneys

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants someone authority to act on behalf of the principal. Common scenarios for POAs include managing finances and medical decisions for an elderly parent, or taking care of financial and legal matters while traveling abroad.

End of Life Issues

What is End of Life Care?

Introduction End-of-life care is a critical component of healthcare and should be seen as an opportunity for comfort, respect, and dignity. This guide will provide an overview of end-of-life care, how it can benefit patients, and the various services available to them. Financial considerations, common dynamics, and cultural considerations will

Home Modifications for Safety

Choosing the Right Walk-In Tub for Elderly: A Comprehensive Review

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of walk in tubs for seniors. Learn about the features, costs, and safety considerations when shopping for a walk in tub. Find the perfect model for your home and lifestyle with our comprehensive guide.

End of Life Issues

How to Become an End of Life Doula?

End-of-life doulas are individuals who specialize in providing comfort, support, and guidance to terminally ill individuals and their families. As their name suggests, they are compassionate caregivers who assist people during the final stages of life. End-of-life doulas help their clients navigate the difficult emotional, physical and spiritual challenges that

Financial

What is Medicare?

Medicare is an important topic, and it’s important to understand the basics of it. That’s why we created this guide - to provide you with information about Medicare and what it covers. We want to make it easier and more understandable for everyone, so we’ll break down

Financial

What Does Medicare Cover?

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage for millions of Americans. Generally, it covers most hospital and medical services, including doctor's visits, preventive care, and check-ups. It also covers some of the costs associated with long-term care and prescription drugs. Depending on the individual'

Financial

Do Medicare Advantage Plans Cover Skilled Nursing Facilities?

What are Medicare Advantage Plans? Medicare Advantage Plans (MA Plans) are health insurance plans offered by private companies that are approved by Medicare. These plans are an alternative to Original Medicare, and include all the coverage that is offered by Part A and Part B of Original Medicare. Additionally, many

Financial

What is Medicare Part D?

Medicare Part D is a US federal program that allows people aged 65 and over, and disabled individuals to purchase prescription drugs through private insurance companies. It helps provide access to necessary medications for older and disabled adults who may not otherwise be able to afford them. This program is