On May 11, 2023, the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE) was formally ended by the federal government. The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in…
It is expected that long-term care in the United States will undergo significant changes, presenting numerous challenges in the future. A multi-faceted approach that includes policy changes, investment in the health care workforce, technology advancements, and a shift toward person-centered…
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers many veteran benefits programs that are worth learning about if you are a veteran or are taking care of one. Often, financial support is available to veterans, their spouses, and survivors. Even if…
In recent years, aging Americans have become increasingly interested in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) or life plan communities. These senior living communities offer the array of care options necessary for aging adults to move through the stages of independent,…
Think about being ill and having to determine whether or not you can afford medical care. Unfortunately, for many Americans, seeking medical care hinges on affordability rather than medical necessity. About half of US adults have gone without or delayed medical care…
AARP estimates that three out of four Americans over the age of 50 are planning on aging in place. These seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to make it happen. The alternatives include home sharing (32%), modifying their home…
Wellness and affordable solutions are at the core of a new era of senior consumption. Improving and maintaining greater physical and mental health lifestyles through proactive and preventative measures is increasing. For seniors to thrive and flourish in retirement, technology…
There are astronomical costs associated with nursing home care if you become seriously ill or injured. You might also know that Medicare would cover only a minimal amount of those costs. Private insurance doesn’t seem like a good bet if…
It’s uncomfortable to think about death, especially your own. Add to that the issue of what will happen to our assets after our deaths and it’s little wonder why so few people have created wills and other estate planning documents.…
Wills and trusts are usually associated with estate planning and passing assets to future generations. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much attention. It concerns advance health care planning. Have you thought about what…