Holiday gatherings are a wonderful time for catching up with family, eating delicious food and creating more meaningful memories together. These festivities also provide opportunities for gathering information about how older family members are doing. During the holidays, as we visit aging parents, we...

Learning about insurance coverage requires time, consideration and patience, as most people have already discovered prior to retirement. Understanding the nuances of Medicare or Medicaid, as well as Medicare Supplement Insurance or additional supplemental coverage plans, becomes even more important in a person’s later...

Research shows that continued cognitive functioning in addition to many other physical, mental and emotional health benefits stems not only from habits like being active but also from taking on challenges, making social connections and enjoying small indulgences. Your engagement in your senior assisted...

You have compared your senior living options, like independent living and assisted living communities, group homes, and more, and determined that an assisted living community is the right choice for you or a loved one. You may have also evaluated potential assisted living communities...

Evaluation and information collection go hand-in-hand. If you already have experience in evaluating assisted living communities, you may already have some vetting strategies that have helped you in the past. If you are just starting your search for an assisted living community or are...

Every year, people face price increases when paying for gas or buying eggs. These growing costs also impact healthcare expenses, especially on prescriptions and other medical supplies. Certain time periods, like negotiating changes in one’s insurance coverage or navigating gaps in coverage, can pose...