Too Old to Receive Treatment? Diagnosing the Elderly

Is our advanced medical system, driven and supported by the technical advancements of science, overly biased toward prolonging life? There are many arguments pro and con on this issue, and all are with merit (and may be completely subjective)....

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Cancer is a Disease of Aging

It was not so long ago that an elderly person suffering from cancer would have received limited treatment and been sent home to die. "The common thoughts used to be that it wasn’t worth treating cancer in older patients; that...

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Elderly Prefer to Remain at Home

What is widely viewed as the best and most viable delivery of health care in America?  The answer...approximately 90 percent of infirm and elderly individuals have been found to prefer home care over comparable institutional care.  Benefits of Home Care What are...

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Aging May Cause Deteriorating Vision

I just had an eye exam last week. I initiated the consult due to experiencing some "flashing light" and resultant "floaters" in my vision. After a complete check-up...vision test; eye pressure; probing for any signs of macular...

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How to Cover Costs of Aging?

LTC Insurance Provides Security Like any insurance product, the cost for monthly premiums is normally going to be less when you initiate coverage at an early age. The younger you are, the lower the premiums. Costs for long term care...

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Long Term Health Care Insurance

Plan For Your Future Long Term Health Care (LTC) Insurance is a life-planning strategy to insure coverage for the unexpected. Many savvy and (financially) able people initiate policy coverage in mid-life. This direction enables them to gain insurance coverage while...

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Veteran’s Pension for Home Care

Aid & Attendance Provides Tax-Free Financial Assistance Aid & Attendance is a federal pension benefit available to eligible veterans and surviving spouses through the Veterans Administration.   This is a tax-free, monthly pension.  Veterans/spouses with certain recurring  health/medical expenses may be able to...

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Medicaid: boon or busted?

I came across this article recently.  Credit to investment banking firm Wyatt Matas for this content... Long-term care providers can expect their currently shrinking margins to disappear completely in the new year, according to a recnet report issued by the American...

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Caregiving and Holiday Gifts

Gifts for Family Caregivers Working with Alzheimer's A little bit of help...that probably describes an appropriate gift for a caregiver. They work, they care, and they have their own lives. The best gifts you can give someone caring for an...

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Evolving Model of Home Care

Today, 80% of all long-term care is provided by family members and friends.  This care is provided at home, and does not include hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions.  Caregiving might include grocery shopping and housecleaning for a disabled...

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