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Also… It beats the alternative!
Also… It beats the alternative!
What is Medicaid Planning?
Medicaid planning is the process of protecting assets and obtaining Medicaid benefits in the event of a costly, long-term nursing home stay or for care and services provided at home. Preemptive planning is best while the senior is healthy or somewhat healthy, as more...
Happy Birthday to The King, thank you for all you have done.
Happy Birthday to The King, thank you for all you have done.
#mlkday2022 #mlk
How many married people out there are blessed with 2 parents and 2 in-laws still living?
How many married people out there are blessed with 2 parents and 2 in-laws still living? Or if you’re single, how many parents?
CEO Anthony Falco says he remembers when growing up, “wow, I’m so lucky I still have two grandparents alive” when he realized many of his friends did not. Now a “few years later” we asked Anthony the question above.
He responded “I’m blessed to have both my Mom and Mother in law. My dad passed over 7 years ago and my father in law over 13 years ago”.
Tell us how many parents or in-laws you may have or when they passed.
Is It Time For an Important Family Discussion?
"It's the most wonderful time of the year, the happiest season of all." - Andy Williams. In many ways it truly is, especially when children and grandchildren are involved. But it can also be the most overwhelming time of the year. With all of the family home or...
Financial Planning to Pay for Nursing Home Stay
Financial planning for emergency nursing home cases involves two major disciplines: legal and financial. Variables, such as the income of a nursing home resident, the cost of nursing home expenses, the amount of assets available and the determination of any special...
Older Driver Safety
There are few conversations more dreaded than talking with a family member about their continued ability to drive. In recognition of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week we would like to share some thoughts on safe driving and provide some resources to assist our...
At Home Care and Financial Planning for at Home Care
One benefit that is often overlooked is Community Medicaid. Community Medicaid, a means tested program, is a governmental program that helps pay for care at home. As a general rule, Community Medicaid will pay up to 28 hours of care per week at home. Specifically, a...
How to Select a Nursing Home
When someone is faced with the overwhelming responsibility of finding a nursing home for a loved one, the question often is asked, "Where do I begin?" Although this is a very difficult process, with some professional guidance, the decision can be one that is fully...
If you are a veteran or you help care for one, please take the time to learn about the various benefits available to help those in need of homecare services.
A note from Dan Sullivan, Case Manager & Veteran:
If you are a veteran or you help care for one, please take the time to learn about the various benefits available to help those in need of homecare services. The VA has programs and enhanced pensions designed to help with the high cost of care.
As a veteran myself I ask that you please take a moment to read the article linked in our bio and to learn more about some of what is available to help, and know that we at Senior Resource Center are always available to answer your questions and help connect people with the care they need.
Link in bio for Veterans Aid article.
#veteransday #veteran #veteransaid #attendancepension
What You Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment
So you survived the Halloween tricksters and pumpkin smashing goblins but that’s not the end to the frights this time of year, it’s also Open Enrollment time for Medicare (Oct. 15th thru Dec. 7th). The time of year when Medicare beneficiaries must choose a new...
Let SRC guide you through the maze. ⠀ ⠀ You have a loved one with early onset Alzheimer’s living alone in their home of 50 years, each family member has a different opinion on how best to manage the situation, there is a Will but not a power of attorney, no trusts or asset protection plan, low income, no life insurance and a million questions.⠀ ⠀ You don’t know what you don’t know. Let our experts help.
Let SRC guide you through the maze. ⠀
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You have a loved one with early onset Alzheimer’s living alone in their home of 50 years, each family member has a different opinion on how best to manage the situation, there is a Will but not a power of attorney, no trusts or asset protection plan, low income, no life insurance and a million questions.⠀
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You don’t know what you don’t know. Let our experts help.