Financial planners are telling the truth...the sooner you begin your financial planning, the better off you will be. It's best to stay informed and have a baseline of your current and future financial needs. Keep in mind, Social Security replaces...

The following provides an important reminder for many seniors reaching and/or exceeding retirement age. Acknowledgements to the Social Security Administration for much of the detail below... Social Security can be an important financial asset for married couples...

As a follow-up to last week's post, we provide greater detail concerning Medicare Part B benefits - along with a reminder to those eligible to enroll NOW! Acknowledgements for much of this information sourced directly from the Social Security Administration... "Most...

As we start to organize ourselves in 2014, it is important for many seniors to take advantage of medical benefits and enroll in Medicare. The following timely reminder is provided by an e-newsletter received from the Social Security...

Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services, referred to as "Independence Plus" can cover a wide range of goods and services, but there are limitations. For example, the following are not covered through "Independence Plus"... -- Any service duplication....

Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services programs will pay for a very wide range of services and goods. Generally, any product or service that is required for the participant’s care, health maintenance, and/or improves the participant’s ability...

I came across this article last week. Given the awareness of this week's Veterans Day, I thought it appropriate to essentially republish this information... On November 11, we honor our Nation’s veterans for their service to America. What better...

Home care extends life. Studies by nursing schools and government agencies have found that home care extends life. Visits by home care personnel often provide emotional as well as medical support. When confronted with the necessity of...

Here are some protocols seniors and their family caregivers should follow when it comes to managing their medications: • Toss out any expired or discontinued prescription medication. No need to have expired meds floating around the house. Too...

It is estimated that 38 million older Americans suffer drug complications every year, about 180,000 of which are life-threatening. Do your elderly parents understand their medications?? My Mother certainly does not. She will take pills as given...