Elderly loved ones often require care for sensitive and complicated issues like memory loss, speech problems and movement dysfunction. One therapy that could help treat these issues is equine movement therapy. What is equine therapy? The benefits of fostering a...
Medicaid Planning
Medicaid planning dos and don’ts
If you are thinking about the future and how you can plan wisely for life after retirement or incapacity, one area you may well be interested in is long-term care Medicaid. The benefits available through this program are often crucial for recipients. These include...
Are you (and your family) prepared for the cost of aging at home?
One goal many people have regarding their lifestyle and care needs as they age is to stay in the comfort of their homes as long as possible. If this is something you wish to do, it is crucial to consider the cost of receiving care in your home. And it is not just the...
Who pays when seniors get home-based care?
People's health often declines as they get older. They may become less mobile, and they may start forgetting things from time to time. Because of this, it can be challenging to do everything you need to do, especially if you live alone or with a partner in a similar...
Planning now for an uncertain future
By the time a person requires long-term care, it can be too late to do the kind of financial planning that maximizes savings. . Too often, people find themselves dealing with a crisis that exposes the gaps and oversights in their planning, making an already difficult...
Will Medicaid pay for my parent’s nursing home?
It is not easy to see a parent's physical and mental health decline, whether it happens gradually or suddenly. Adult children can find it very troubling to think about a parent's medical needs and whether they can afford the care they deserve. Often, parties worry...
Medicaid planning myths you should not believe
According to Medicaid.gov, about 1.2 million Coloradoans are enrolled in the Medicaid program. This is roughly 22 percent of the state's population. And while many of us know someone who receives Medicaid, there remains a wide range of myths about the program. Those...
Preparing for a telehealth appointment
People of all ages depend on Medicaid to cover their medical expenses. And though this program has been in place for decades, it changes as the laws and available technology change. Often, these changes improve recipients’ experiences, but sometimes they create new...
Expecting Medicaid to cover long-term care? You must plan ahead
If you are healthy and collecting a steady income right now, it can be difficult to imagine your life any other way. However, it is crucial to think about what you will do if your situation changes.For instance, do you know what you will do if you require long-term...
Why should I have a Medicaid plan?
If you are healthy, it can be difficult to imagine a situation where you would require full-time care in a nursing home. However, this is one possibility you should not ignore when you are thinking about the care and services you may need as you get older.In fact,...
