Funding cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food benefits to low-income families, could damage state economies and result in job losses, according to a…
A new report suggests up to 7.2 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, an increase of about 300,000 cases of the mind-robbing disease from a year…
May is National Elder Law Month. In our April 2014 newsletter, we provided an article entitled “Tips for Finding and Choosing an Elder Law Attorney.” (Call us if you would…
Between now and 2050, the number of Americans 65 and older is projected to grow by nearly 50 percent to 82 million, according to U.S. Census Bureau data cited by…
Medicaid is the primary payer for nursing home care. It pays directly for resident care and provides financial support that enables many residents to use their Medicare benefit as well.…
Takeaways Many seniors prefer to age in place with home care assistance. Medicaid can provide financial assistance for home care, but eligibility requirements vary by state and can be complex.…
Medicare officials are pushing back against a federal watchdog’s call to crack down on home visits by Medicare Advantage health plans — a practice the watchdog says may waste billions…
Unpaid Family Caregiving Is Worth a Six-Figure Salary As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise. In turn,…
Medicaid Applicants: Protecting Your Healthy Spouse in 2025 For millions of seniors nationwide, Medicaid provides a safety net for people who find themselves requiring long-term care. Most Americans aged 65…
Since its enactment in 1965, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has guided the priorities and operations of key programs and services for the benefit of older adults across the United…
