Many older adults preparing for retirement will start receiving Medicare benefits that cover their average healthcare costs. They can also carry supplemental insurance for prescription medication and other needs as they age. However, Medicare has numerous limits, and...
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Is Alzheimer’s Prevention A Possibility?
Despite Alzheimer's being a serious problem, up until now much of the medical efforts have been toward treating the condition. Unfortunately, while some medications may address some of the symptoms of the disease, none have proven effective in slowing its progression....
How Much Do Texas Nursing Homes Cost?
There is one detail that is absolutely necessary for proper nursing home planning, and that is the actual cost of staying in a nursing home. Unfortunately, this is both a high cost and a frequently underestimated cost. Thankfully, there is data available that comes in...
Will Medicaid Cover Nursing Home Expenses?
Many people in need of nursing home care simply do not apply for Medicaid because they think they are ineligible. They think that Medicaid is only for poor people and they do not understand that Medicaid may actually provide them with coverage.Many more people apply...
5 Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s
There is a misconception that Alzheimer's is untreatable. While a cure has not yet been developed, there are medications and other treatment strategies that may help a person stay independent for a while longer and relieve some of the symptoms of the disease. The...
What you don’t know about Medicaid can hurt your loved one
Medicaid is health insurance for someone who simply can't afford it any other way, right? While Medicaid does provide health care coverage for individuals who meet certain financial guidelines, this definition is an oversimplification and a misunderstanding of...
Medicaid For The Middle Class
One of the biggest misconceptions about Medicaid is that it is only available to poor people. That is simply not true. Congress has changed Medicaid so that the program now benefits the middle class as well.Many people are surprised to learn that they qualify for...
Is your family prepared for a late-life health emergency?
Planning for retirement is often equal parts stress and excitement. Where will you travel? Will you have time to visit with children and grandkids? Finally, you might have time to enjoy your favorite hobbies and activities without worrying about work or other...
Do you understand Texas Medicaid eligibility requirements?
Here's the one truth you can rely on regarding Medicaid coverage: It's not as easy to understand as you might hope for. Medicaid eligibility -- and applying for Medicaid -- is complex. While both states and federal governments have attempted to make the planning and...
Planning for end-of-life or current health care: Medicaid
In today's health care environment, coverage of any type can be expensive and the amount you pay is determined in part by your income. While you might be able to afford health care now, affording it in the future could be stressful. Most people are relying on Medicare...