2024 Survey Shows Long-Term Care Costs Continue to Rise
The latest annual cost of care survey by Genworth and CareScout offers insight into the cost trends of long-term care in the United States.
Home Safety for Aging in Place: A Guide for Older Adults
Aging in place safely can involve making modifications to ensure well-being, comfort, and accessibility for older adults. Check out some practical tips to create a safer living environment for aging loved ones.
Protecting Your Parents’ Assets From Nursing Home Costs
With the exorbitant cost of nursing home care, many families worry about depleting their loved ones’ life savings to pay for the care they need.
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.
Elder Law: How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility
If you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you need to be careful about giving away money or property.
Medicare Coverage for Telehealth Services in 2025 and Beyond
The future of Medicare-reimbursed telehealth services will largely be shaped by ongoing legislative efforts. Congress has introduced several bills aimed at extending many of the temporary telehealth expansions or making them permanent.
Medicare Part A and B Costs to Rise Again in 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the 2025 figures for Medicare. As in 2024, these health care costs are going up across the board.
The Older Americans Act Is Up for Renewal: Why That Matters
The Older Americans Act seeks to promote the well-being, dignity, and independence of older Americans. By providing billions of dollars in funding for essential services, the OAA helps seniors live in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
The Costs of the Rising Cost of Long-Term Care
As the U.S. population ages and life expectancies increase, the need for long-term care is becoming an important consideration for many individuals and families.
Understanding Medicaid: What Does Medicaid Cover?
Though Medicaid exists to help those who need it, navigating the specifics of what it covers and does not cover can be daunting. Here are highlights on the basics of Medicaid coverage.