Posts Tagged ‘elder care’

The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act aims to provide at-home alternatives to nursing home care.

When the time comes, as does for most of us, that we need assistance in our daily living, the unfortunate fact is that too many of us end up in nursing homes – not because we need constant nursing care, but because there no other good options. A provision of the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act may help change that. According to a recent article in the LA times, the most ambitious part of the Act, as it relates to long-term care is the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, or CLASS – a voluntary, consumer-financed insurance…

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Among the many reasons hospitals can be dangerous to your health, if you’re an old person: all that time spent in bed.

As we and our loved ones age, we put a lot of effort (and resources) into making sure a hospital bed is available when needed. New research shows that while that hospital bed may sometimes be necessary, getting up and out of it as quickly as possible is key to recovery. As it turns out, the hospital bed is a huge contributor to old-age infirmity, as studies prove that bed-rest and immobility slow healing and stunt recuperation. A recent New York Times column, “The New Old Age” covered the results of a study conducted by University of Texas physician, Dr….

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Five Tips on Caring for Elderly Loved Ones.

Caring for an aging loved one can be emotionally and financially difficult.  Unfortunately, the ordeal is frequently exacerbated by healthcare problems ranging from issues with the physician to end-of-life or funeral decisions. Having recently dealt with the loss of her father, writer Jennifer Openshaw of The Wall Street Journal offers five tips on caring for elderly loved ones   Fire Your Doctor. Well, you may not have to fire your doctor, but realize that you can – and maybe you should. Many people don’t realize they can just fire a doctor who is not providing the care and attention their…

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ABC News video series on Elder Care : Families on the Brink

ABC News video series on Elder Care : Families on the Brink   See some of previous our blogs regarding videos.

So, can you get paid to care for your aging parents? Yes—under certain circumstances. But there are important rules to keep in mind. Otherwise, payments to you could end up costing your parents a lot more in the long run.

 Caring for elderly parents can become a family affair. Oftentimes family members question whether parents can “legally” pay for the help they receive from relatives. The short answer is yes, but you’ll need to make sure you follow some important guidelines. OurParents.com recently published an article for handy reference; here are their points on how an elder can pay a relative for care services at home. Gifts. Yes, parents can make gifts to a relative out of appreciation for care and assistance. But be careful. If your parent eventually needs Medicaid to help pay for long-term nursing care, any gifts…

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What are some benefits of having Senior Life Care Planning help your aging parents?

“Hiring Senior Life Care Planning, is the best decision you will ever make for your parents proper care and support” states one of our clients.

What is an Elder Care Coordinator and Do I Need One?

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Every month, the IRS quietly makes a mostly-unheralded announcement of the current Applicable Federal Rate (AFR) for determining the present value of an annuity, an interest for life or a term of year, or a remainder or reversionary interest under Section 7520. Ha! If you made it through that sentence, then you already know why this announcement goes mostly un-noticed by most mainstream media! However, if you are charitably-inclined, or want to make a large, nontaxable gift to your heirs, it could be very important for you to know that the November rate is set at an all-time low of…

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More people should consider hiring an Elder Care manager to help them.

A good elder care manager has many years of experience and many weapons in their arsenal of intellectual capital. They are good at assessing the situation, good at identify and defining problems, and good at making specific recommendations on where to go and who to go see to get help.

There is growing need in this country for improvements in care for the elderly.

We are changing the face of elder care, by delivering high quality, independent professional advice and advocacy services on home care, assisted living and nursing homes, asset protection, and finding governmental programs to pay for care.

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