By Jenny Austin-Krzemien, Certified Concierge Care Advisor My parents have had so many dental issues since they retired, and it is appalling how much money they have had to pay for their care. I was shocked to find out that Medicare does not include basic dental care. Dental health is one of the keys to […]
Partial Government Shutdown and How It Is Affecting Services Seniors Rely On
By Brian Erickson, Director of Marketing The current partial shutdown of the United States government has affected many government employees, offices and services, and for seniors and their advocates, this may cause concern regarding services seniors rely on. This partial shutdown is affecting nine departments; the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, Interior, Justice, State, […]
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Medicare Facing Troubled Future with Alzheimer’s Care Costs
Already Medicare spends one out of every five dollars in its budget on people suffering from Alzheimer’s, but in 2050, predictions estimate that could practically double to one out of every three dollars. One of the things that makes Alzheimers such a costly disease is the fact that it’s a neurodegenerative disease. It progresses slowly […]
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What do after your Elder is Discharged from the Hospital
If your elder is hospitalized due to a serious injury or illness, then chances are they’ll need additional care once they’re discharged from the hospital. When that happens, it’s important to assess their condition, their needs, and what their insurance (and/or Medicare) will cover. Many people don’t live nearby their parents, but always dread receiving […]
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Medicare Open Enrollment Questions
Open Enrollment for Medicare closes on December 7th and we’ve been meeting with a number of seniors that are struggling to enroll! However, since Medicare will cover many of the costs associated with inpatient and outpatient care, as well as some of the expenses associated with skilled nursing homes, it’s all the more important that […]
Planning and Paying for Long Term Care
By Joshua Brein As a Financial Advisor, I run into many different kinds of people with many different kinds of needs financially. One thing that I have consistently seen is that most people don’t seem to understand exactly just how much it costs to pay for care as they get older, or which type of […]