When an elderly loved one needs additional care, families are often confused as to what kind of care is best. It can be difficult to differentiate between home health care and skilled nursing. Here is what you need to know. Does Your Loved One Need Intensive Medical Care? If your loved one has suffered a debilitating stroke or has a terminal illness, they will likely need more than the occasional visit from a home health aid.…
Read More »Medicaid specialists help senior citizens navigate and apply for Medicaid benefits, often as a transition from Medicare which is only suitable for short-term care. An elderly person will need to have additional financial resources to supplement their health care needs. Many elderly people go through the process of applying for Medicaid benefits because they do not have enough assets to cover their medical needs. Medicaid benefits include a series of services including inpatient and outpatient medical services, nursing facility services and home health services, etc.…
Read More »If you’re looking at a simplified living situation for your aging parent, there are three obvious choices that may come up: senior living, assisted living, and nursing homes. Here are some descriptions of each option that can help you decide where to place your parent. Senior Living Communities Senior living communities are the most independent of the three options. They may include subsidized housing that takes into account the limited income of seniors.…
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