Halloween is tomorrow, so this is the perfect time to share this year’s most petrifying articles. From those who had to endure the intrusive, expensive nightmare of probate to a screening tool that can accurately predict risk of … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Can You Learn from 3,000 Years of Collective Life Experience?
October 19, 2021 by
Emmy Cleaves, 86, is a yoga teacher who discovered Bikram Yoga after suffering a brain hemorrhage at age 35. Emmy continues to teach at a studio, inspiring students of all ages to heal their bodies and improve their lives with … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Long-Term Care Planning Month — Can the Terms “Long-Term Care” and “Nursing Home Care” Be Used Synonymously?
October 1, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,I read somewhere that October is Long-Term Care (LTC) planning month. I heard that 70% of seniors will need long-term care in their lifetimes. I’m a little confused though. Is “long-term care” another way of saying … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen Medical Aid in Dying Is Legal, But Still Not Accessible
March 6, 2020 by
Q. I recently attended my 50th high school reunion and connected with several teammates with whom I played varsity basketball. I heard about a teammate who had terminal cancer who wanted to die on his own terms. Although death … [Read more...]
Print This PageBait and Switch: When You’re Not Getting the Care You Were Promised in Assisted Living
February 28, 2020 by
Q. When my friend, Vicki, was shopping around for assisted living facilities for her mother, one in particular stood out to her. The lovely marketing materials showed beautiful landscaping, rooms that resemble those at a classy … [Read more...]
Print This PagePart D Donut Hole is Closed, But Does That Mean It’s Going Away?
February 25, 2020 by
Rosanna (68) takes more than a dozen medications regularly to treat high blood pressure, heart disease, acid reflux, and other chronic problems. She signed up for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage a few years ago, hoping … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Major Change to Therapy/Rehabilitation Coverage for Medicare Patients
February 21, 2020 by
Q. At age 62, my father, Paul, was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). He can’t walk, get out of bed, or breathe on his own (he’s on a ventilator). He can’t use the toilet, bathe, or dress himself, either. After a … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat the ACA Verdict Means for Seniors
December 21, 2018 by
Q. I recently read that a federal court ruled to strike down the Affordable Care Act? Sounds kind of scary if you ask me. How is this going to affect seniors and people with disabilities?A.You are correct. US District Court … [Read more...]
Print This Page2019 Medicare Changes: New Elder Care Services May Be Added to Some Medicare Advantage Plans
December 14, 2018 by
Q. I read somewhere that lots of changes are on the horizon for Medicare Advantage plans in 2019. What are some of the new services being added, and when will I have an opportunity to change to a different plan that has more of … [Read more...]
Print This PageShould I Hire a Geriatric Care Manager or a Patient Advocate?
November 24, 2018 by
by Carol Marak, Seniorcare.comA Patient Advocate can assist anyone of any age – not limited to someone who is elderly, or at least over a ‘certain age,’ as a geriatric case manager would be.A Geriatric Care Manager does … [Read more...]
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