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Families Hoping to Use Medicaid to Help Pay for Long-Term Care
Families hoping to use Medicaid to help pay for long-term care are facing tougher restrictions—though some states are getting stricter than others.
Posted in Long-Term Care Planning
Tagged long term care, long term care planning, Medicaid, medicaid planning
Connecting the Dots for Caregivers
When Mary learned that her husband of 56 years was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she was faced with the reality that John had a terminal disease that is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the United States*1!
Posted in Long-Term Care Planning
Tagged Alzheimer's disease, care for loved one, caregivers, long term care, terminal disease
Who Wants to Go to a Nursing Home?
When I give presentations to families who are concerned about needing home care for themselves and their loved ones, I always ask, “Who wants to go to a nursing home?” Not surprisingly, no one ever raises their hand.
Posted in Long-Term Care Planning
Tagged assisted living, caregiver, elder day care center, long term care, nursing home