Tag: Cost
Board And Care & Assisted Living In San Diego: Payment Options
In a perfect world, no one would need assisted living, but the reality is that some older adults need extra help each day and eventually cannot care for themselves independently. At the very least, it would be nice to live in a world where assisted living or board and care in San Diego would be Read More
Poll Reveals More Stress in Caring for Spouse than for a Parent
A new poll reveals that the most stressful kind of caregiving is for a frail spouse. The population is aging, but unfortunately not many people are preparing for the time when they will require assistance despite the fact that government figures show nearly 7 in 10 Americans will need long-term care at some point after Read More
Different Ways To Cover The Costs Of Eldercare
If you or your loved one is considering the option of eldercare, one of your biggest concerns might be how to pay for the monthly costs of board and care, in-home care or assisted living. These services can cost thousands of dollars each month, and it can be tough on one’s budget to handle the Read More
The Journey of Eldercare Placement – Pricing
The task of selecting a care home for an elderly loved one can be daunting. Many who embark on this journey are unfamiliar with what to expect and feel lost in the process. For most, the need to place a family member comes suddenly and, in many cases, is the result of an unplanned hospital Read More
Do You Qualify For VA Pension Benefits?
Most veterans of the U.S. Military are aware that they can receive disability compensation if they were injured while on active duty. However, few veterans know about a special military program that is meant to help veterans who are disabled and struggling financially: VA Pension benefits. The VA’s pension program can seem a little complicated Read More
Alzheimer’s: Dealing With Financial Planning
There are many things that can change your life quickly. From a family perspective, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is one of the toughest. One of the many issues that will need to be dealt with is the complicated subject of money. How do you handle financial planning for a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is Read More
Elder Care and Filial Support Laws
Could you be legally liable for paying for the care of an elder parent? Under something called Filial Support Laws, you most certainly could in thirty states. Imagine you pick up your mail one day and start rifling through it. Junk mail, bills…and then you come across something looking suspiciously like a letter from a Read More