Senior Living

Health Reform: What Changes Are in Store for the Elderly?

The health reform bill that President Obama signed into law includes the first publicly funded national long-term care insurance program . . .

Court Rules That Aunt Who Helped Nephew Buy Home in Exchange for the Promise of a Place to Live Has a Case

Often seniors will make deals with other members of their family to secure their care or living arrangements . . .

Circles of Care: How to Set Up Quality Home Care for Our Elders.

Most seniors, given a choice, would prefer to remain at home rather than go to a nursing home. This book by a caregiving consultant explains how to provide quality care for a loved one in their own home.

New Rule Requires Homebound Medicare Patients to See Doctors

Doctors must now meet face-to-face with their patients who are receiving home health care if the patient's visits are to be reimbursed . . .

Elder Care Referral Services Attracting Increased Scrutiny

These services promise to help families find a good long-term care facility for free, but in many cases there's a hidden price . . .

Tax Break Helps Pay for CCRC Fees

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) -- which offer the entire continuum of care under one roof -- are an appealing retirement housing option, but they can be very expensive.

How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility

We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you need to be careful because giving away money or property can interfere with...