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 …
What to do when you can’t take care of a senior parent anymore
Written by: Danny Szlauderbach
If you’ve decided that you can’t continue to care for your parent anymore, you’ll need to find another care plan for them and explain your decision …
The ultimate caregiver’s handbook for Parkinson’s
Written by: intern
A Guide to Care: Parkinson’s Disease Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the fastest-growing neurological disorders in the world, with around 60,000 …
10 common sibling clashes while caring for parents—and how to resolve them
Written by: intern
Siblings Fighting Over Elderly Parents’ Care: 10 Common Problems and Solutions Sibling conflicts over the care of elderly parents are quite common, along with disputes over …
In-home dementia care: How much could it cost you?
Written by: Claire Samuels
What Is the Cost of In-Home Dementia Care? The national median cost for in-home dementia care is $33 per hour. Monthly rates range from $2,145 for …
How to choose the right assisted living facility for your aging loved one
Written by: Rebecca Schier-Akamelu
When you tour assisted living facilities, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with staff members and, when appropriate, even residents. Asking questions about pricing, amenities, …
Moving a parent to senior living? Here’s how to handle the guilt
Written by: Claire Samuels
Overcome the Guilt of Moving a Parent to Senior Living Your parents say they won’t move. It’s a common, exhausting scenario: You see signs that your …
The 15 things your house is crying out for you to throw away (but you keep ignoring)
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The 15 things your house is crying out for you to throw away (but you keep ignoring) Every time you open that kitchen drawer crammed with …
How to choose the right assisted living facility for your aging loved one
Written by: Rebecca Schier-Akamelu
When you tour assisted living facilities, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with staff members and, when appropriate, even residents. Asking questions about pricing, amenities, …
The $2,400 Social Security benefit most seniors never claim
Written by: Scott Grant
The $2,400 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. …
