Practical articles on Medicaid, estate planning, elder care, and the legal questions families in Chester County face every day.
Imagine having to choose between eating dinner and filling a prescription. For tens of millions of Americans, that is no longer a hypothetical — it is a daily reality. A survey recently released by the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America painted a stark picture of how deeply health care costs
According to a recent study published by Alignment Health, there are three major issues that affect quality of life for older Americans: To help address the
A part of long-term care planning can include finding the right nursing home facility for yourself or your loved one. When you are searching for
Housing options and the associated costs are among the top priorities for many seniors. Today, the housing market is unpredictable, while many seniors currently living
The National Council on Aging reports that more than 16.5 million adults 65 and older experience economic insecurity, with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty
You may be in need of a medical procedure, such an MRI, or are due to refill a certain prescription medication. And yet you may
The Social Security Administration (SSA) website hosts a wealth of online tools that offer you convenient access to benefits information. To make the most of
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hearing loss affects one-third of older adults. As difficulty hearing can lead to communication challenges and social withdrawal, it
According to AARP, people aged 60 and older owe upwards of $290 billion in student loan debt. Thankfully, many federal student loan borrowers have experienced payment reprieves
More Americans are living longer, with the number of people older than 65 projected to increase to more than 80 million by 2040. As this population reaches
Some Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive Medicare flex cards, pre-paid debit cards for qualifying expenses, as part of their benefits. The U.S. government does not issue
Health Affairs estimates that 4 million older adults can only leave their homes with assistance, making accessing care challenging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports
Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have each developed a vaccine to protect older adults from a virus known as RSV. People over 60 are
Help for Seniors The No Surprises Act is a federal law enacted to protect patients from unexpected medical bills incurred on or after January 1,
Memory care is specialized care for patients living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other conditions that cause memory loss. Hospitals and nursing homes may have memory
Physical therapy helps elders recover from injuries and illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and prevent future injuries. It can be an essential component of health care
It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one. In some cases, caregiver
When it comes to filing your 2022 federal tax return for the 2023 tax season, you may be able to access several forms of assistance
Every three months, those with original Medicare receive a claims statement called a Medicare Summary Notice. As Medicare.gov explains, this notification describes all the services or supplies
According to a recent national study, nearly a quarter of Americans aged 50 and older say they – or a loved one – needed long-term care
While a guardian can support the protected person by making important decisions, in some cases, an individual may wish to change or dissolve the arrangement.
