The article linked below from eligibility.com thoroughly outlines how to apply for Medicaid, what the benefits cover and financial eligibility requirements for the state of New York. It is important to note that Medicaid differs state to state, and even a New Jersey Medicaid has vastly different requirements and a completely different application. While New York State […]
The article listed below, prepared by Medicareinteractive.org, offers a detailed explanation of what a Medicaid spend down is and how to proceed with one. Medicaid is a federal program, providing healthcare benefits to seniors over 65, or disabled persons, under the Social Security Act. Like any other government program, there are strict guidelines and regulations that […]
The article linked below depicts just one story of financial elder abuse. A critical care nurse managed to steal $274,000 from an elderly couple she was taking care of – to only receive 2 days in prison! After agreeing to pay back the stolen money and after entering a plea deal, this does not seem […]
“The National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System, reports to Adult Protective Services increased by more than 12% between fiscal years 2016 and 2017. The group estimates that of the 10,000 people now turning 65 each day, a thousand will be victims of some form of elder abuse,” informs the below linked article from NY Daily News. […]
Medicaid can certainly be confusing. It is a government program created in the 60’s to help Americans unable to work maintain long term health care. Currently, it is available to Americans over the age of 65, or those who are disabled, under certain guidelines provided by Medicaid. The qualification that predominantly causes the most amount […]
“Physical Abuse Against Older Adults on the Rise” is an article penned by AARP.org, one of the leading non-profit organizations focused on helping aging Americans live their best lives. The article outlines the worsening pattern of physical elder abuse, quoting that nonfatal assaults on men 60 and older increased by 75.4% between 2002 and 2016, while […]
Thebalance.com offers some important guidelines for creating your Estate Plan in their article entitled “A Crash Course in Estate Planning,” which is linked below. An Estate Plan can consist of numerous combinations of documents, commonly including a Last Will & Testament, a Living Will, a Power of Attorney, a Health Care Proxy and can have a […]
As medical and technological advances take place, American citizens begin to live longer lifespans. The population and age of the elderly are both increasing rapidly beyond our means, forcing us to answer the question: how can we adequately and properly care for our seniors? Research quoted in the article “In 10 Years, Half Of Middle-Income […]
“How to Handle Social Security Benefits When a Senior Dies,” by agingcare.com, linked below, expertly explains important tidbits of information regarding just one of the countless things that must be addressed when a loved one passes away. When an elderly family member passes away, it is inevitable there will be an emotional response, but it is […]
“It’s things that we do out of familial obligation and honor and wanting to really honor our parents but, it is a sacrifice in both career mobility and the pursuit of long term financial security,” says Kalipeni, in NPR’s article entitled “As Parents And Grandparents Age, More And More Millennials Are Family Caregivers,” which is […]