Increasingly, families will encounter similar concerns, as older adults become reliant on computers, cellphones and tablets: With cognitive impairment, these devices become difficult to use and, in some cases, problematic.
Many people end up paying for everyday items, because their elderly parents cannot afford even the necessities of life.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has become an unlikely and innovative pioneer in the quest to provide cost-effective, quality in-home care for veterans. Although
We all have witnessed how children have a difficult time understanding why one sibling was treated differently. To overcome this, parents will make the well-intentioned mistake that fair and equal are the same.
In some situations, there might be a valid reason for you to take the brand-name drug. However, for most people, the generic form will work just as well as the expensive brand that advertises on television.
Healthcare can be a daunting prospect for seniors, namely because health issues can creep up as people age, and because Medicare comes with a lot of hidden costs that seniors aren’t well-prepared for. However, if there’s one health-related expense that can really catch retirees off-guard, it’s none other than long-term care.
Can a nursing home make a person who is in the home liquidate money in an IRA and spend it down to pay for care, before they can apply for Medicaid?
My wife and I have agreed to sell our house to our son. The bank-appraised value of the property is $700,000 and we are selling it to him for $340,000, which is the amount of the mortgage. How will the $360,000 be treated and are there tax consequences?
Talking about money is hard. Talking to your parents about their financial situation can be even harder.
One of the most important decisions you face when creating a trust, is the choosing of the right trustee.
