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My mother lives in a memory care facility, and Illinois Medicaid approved her application with an effective date of  July 1, 2025. I applied for her in April 2025. She was given a 3-month, 27-day transfer penalty period. When did...

For the second year in a row, over 10 million older adults in the U.S. are living in poverty. Although social security keeps many out of destitution, for others it simply isn't enough.

Under a proposed bill, Medicare recipients may be eligible to receive long-term care (LTC) at home.

My mother lives in a skilled nursing facility and receives Medi-Cal. Her Social Security goes to the facility, except for $35 a month Medi-Cal lets her keep. What happens if she doesn’t spend that $35 and it builds up in...

My mother is moving into assisted living and may later need skilled nursing care and Medicaid. I am her trustee, but I live outside the United States. I would like to gift her car to her brother, so I can...

Despite rising numbers of children stepping into the role of caretaker for sick, disabled, or elderly adult relatives, little is known about this demographic and their needs.

My partner of 13 years owns the home we share in Arizona (co-habitating for 11 years now). She’s now in a memory care facility with dementia, and her adult children hold power of attorney. We weren’t married, never formalized our...

How do I transfer my house to my son, who is my caregiver, if there is still a mortgage on it?...

I receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and I’m moving to another state. Do I need to reapply for SSI? Can I transfer my SNAP and Medicaid benefits? Where do I apply for them, and how do I apply for HUD...