As of May 11, 2023, the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE) has been officially ended. The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in Medicaid programs…
In the future, long-term care is expected to undergo major changes, presenting a number of challenges. A multi-faceted approach that includes policy changes, investment in the health care workforce, technology advancements, and a shift toward person-centered and community-based care models…
May 11, 2023, marked the end of the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE). The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in Medicaid programs through the…
Artificial intelligence tools are revolutionizing senior care. Health aides are needed to provide consistent and competent care to an aging population. With the advent of artificial intelligence, senior care is evolving. A growing aging population needs competent and consistent health…
Why wouldn't a family member care for a senior loved one at home instead of paying someone else or transferring them to a healthcare facility? The family member can pay the bills, balance the checkbook, keep the house clean, shop…
Think about how you would feel if you were ill and were unsure whether or not you could afford medical care. Unfortunately, for many Americans, seeking medical care hinges on affordability rather than medical necessity. About half of US adults have gone…
When you become seriously ill or injured, nursing home care can be astronomically expensive. You might also know that Medicare would cover only a minimal amount of those costs. Private insurance doesn’t seem like a good bet if you’ve heard…
There is no doubt that death is a heavy and difficult subject. Planning for it can seem even harder. But end-of-life planning is an important part of estate planning and a gift to your loved ones. No one wants their…
Thinking about death, especially your own death, can be uncomfortable. Add to that the issue of what will happen to our assets after our deaths and it’s little wonder why so few people have created wills and other estate planning…
The purpose of a living will is to outline your medical preferences in writing before you become incapacitated. Incapacity can happen for many reasons, including an accident, an illness rendering you too sick to communicate, dementia, anesthesia, a stroke, a…