There’s a common misconception that when someone needs Medicaid.  People think there are horrible Medicaid only alternatives.  These are supposedly the worst facilities in the area and only take those people who are out of money and on Medicaid. Fortunately, this is not what really happens.  People on Medicaid receive […]

Elder care is complicated.  It can feel like you’re stuck in a whirlwind.  But it can be made easier.  If you have a system or a process to deal with the overall situation it can be manageable.  You can bring order to the chaos. In this podcast episode I discuss […]

When someone has Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia their brains are damaged.  As the disease progresses the damage in their brains gets worse.  The person looks mostly the same on the outside but there are significant changes on the inside. We often assume our loved ones dealing […]

There are a lot of hoops you have to jump through when someone needs long term care Medicaid benefits. One trap in many states is a monthly income cap.  If your loved one has income in excess of the state’s income cap they could be financially ineligible for Medicaid benefits.  […]

When most people hear the word therapy they automatically think of physical therapy.   But there are other types of therapy besides physical therapy.  Two other types of therapy are occupational therapy and speech therapy. Today we are going to look into the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy.  These […]

Sub-acute rehab is one of the most important benefits available to our elderly loved ones.  It provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services after a hospital stay.  This benefit can be the difference between maintaining independence and losing it. Learn more about this benefit including how to qualify […]

How can your elderly loved one’s money from the cost of their long term care?  The answer is to spend their money to provide them with long term care! This doesn’t make any sense though, does it?  Let me explain… Giving them the care they need when they need it […]

How much does it cost to move into a long term care community?  The answer depends on the community.  Some have up front costs and others don’t.  In today’s show  I examine some of the up front costs at long term care communities including the concept of a “Buy In.” […]

There are a number of ways to describe assisted living communities.  Some people call them cruise ships that never leave the dock while others say they’re like being in a college dormitory.  Either way there’s usually something there for everyone.  But there are a few things to consider. In today’s […]

Is your loved one happy or are they just going through the motions?  Do they have anything to do or to look forward to? In this episode I discuss two very simple yet powerful questions that give great insight into your loved one’s quality of life.  It’s most applicable to […]