Category: Family
What does Medicaid long-term care for seniors cover?
Written by: Susanna Guzman
Medicaid long-term care is a set of Medicaid programs that help eligible older adults pay for ongoing medical and personal care, such as nursing home care, …
Insurance coverage for autism testing: What parents need to know
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
Spotting the signs of autism is only the first step. Once a parent decides to pursue a formal evaluation, the next question is almost always the …
“Gray divorces” & money: What women over 50 should know
Written by: Karen Mcallister
The gray divorce and money conversation is something most women aren’t prepared for, but understanding the financial stakes before, during, and after separation can mean the …
The $2,400 Social Security benefit most seniors never claim
Written by: Scott Grant
The Social Security benefit most seniors never claim Seniors are leaving up to $2,400 a year unclaimed due to hidden Social Security and Medicare programs. Don’t …
Why now, not later, is the right time to make a caregiver contract for your elderly parent
Written by: Nicole Gregory
A caregiver contract, also called a personal care agreement or personal care contract, is a written agreement between family members when one person agrees to care …
America’s caregivers are burnt out: What the stats reveal
Written by: MediaFeed Wire
Executive summary Caregiver burnout is widespread, recurring, and closely tied to the realities of family caregiving rather than isolated moments of stress. Drawing on new 2025 …
Who are America’s caregivers? And who are they caring for?
Written by: MediaFeed Wire
Executive summary Family caregivers are women and men who, at an average age of 52, provide unpaid support across a wide range of care needs for …
The most common retirement money mistakes that drain savings fast
Written by: Mehedi Shoab
The Most Common Retirement Money Mistakes Retiring is a huge accomplishment. It’s the end of a hard-working career life and the start of a resting phase. …
Your checklist for moving a senior loved one to assisted living
Written by: Haines Eason
Moving a loved one into assisted living has its fair share of challenges — some emotional, others logistical — but there are simple ways to keep the …
10 signs your elderly parent needs help
Written by: Susanna Guzman
Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs Help As your parent ages, signs that they need help include poor hygiene, struggling to manage finances or household duties, missing …
5 steps to take when home care isn’t working for your senior parent
Written by: Susanna Guzman
Steps to Take When Home Care Isn’t Working When home care is no longer enough for your parent, the next step is to reassess their needs …
