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The Race to Medicaid: Not the race you want to win
It is no secret that getting old can get expensive. With declining health and rising need for help around the home, in the home, or even a move to an assisted living home, the cost can become overwhelming and scary. “What happens when Mom runs out of money?” “Dad doesn’t have that kind of money!”…
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A Loved One’s Deteriorating Health – Considering Assisted Living
Does My Loved One Need a Nursing Home? Frequently families are counseled by doctors or nurses regarding the status of their loved one as they are recovering from a stroke, a fall or an accident, or generalized weakness because they aren’t able to take care of themselves. The doctor or nurse will state that their…
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Understanding the Five Types of Senior Care
When someone you love is no longer able to care for themselves because of a health crisis, you may find yourself in a very difficult position. When this happens, you’re forced to make important senior care decisions on a short timeline. You will likely see and hear terms that you’ve never heard. Or, if you’ve…