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Are you thinking about hiring a caregiver for in home help to care for your loved one? Finding someone with the skills to provide excellent care and the personality to get along with your loved one is critical. Below we share information to help you find the right person for the job. We discuss ways
Understanding how does health insurance work, what it is, and what type of health insurance plans are available will enable you to choose the right plan. We review benefits of health insurance, the difference between HMO, EPO, PPO and POS plans, and more. What is Health Insurance Health insurance is an agreement between the
Many unpaid family caregivers have questions about whether they can get paid for taking care of an elderly parent or family member. We frequently hear questions like can Medicare pay for a caregiver? Is there any way of getting paid for taking care of an elderly parent? Is there social security caregiver pay? What states
Creating a budget will help you gain control of your finances. A budget planner gives you a good look at your income and expense, which can help improve your spending habits. Budgeting tools can be particularly beneficial for seniors on a limited income. What is a budget? A budget is a financial plan based on
Why do some individuals seem to finish so much in their day while others struggle to get things done? Some people have better time management skills than others. There are some simple time management strategies that can help optimize your day. Implementing some time management tips can help make your day a little easier and
Many seniors find themselves in a situation where their retirement funds fall short of their needs, including costs associated with long-term care. A reverse mortgage loan may be a good option for seniors who have considerable equity in their homes and need to supplement their retirement funds. Reverse mortgages may be a good financial decision
Unexpected accidents, routine doctor visits, surgery, and prescriptions can be costly. Affordable health insurance helps minimize the risk of medical costs. Health insurance covers some of the cost of medical care you receive for illnesses, health conditions and injuries. Medical insurance is when a health insurance company protects you financially against medical losses. In this
Whether you are preparing for the future, an unexpected event, or traveling and want to appoint a person to represent you and act on your behalf, a power of attorney can protect you. Unexpected things happen. You may end up in a situation where you are caring for a loved one who becomes incapacitated, or
At any moment, an accident or medical crisis could make you unconscious and unable to make health care decisions. Advance care planning is documenting your health care preferences, for example in an advance directive or living will. This makes it clear what your preferences are for life-sustaining treatments in the event of an emergency. Most
For caregivers, finding time to care for an elderly family member requires strict time management. Read our post to learn some time management tips and hone your time management skills. Time Management Definition Time management is strategically planning out your available time and controlling the amount of time you spend on specific tasks so
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