by bwgdev | Jul 12, 2022 | Elder Care
Today, more than 1.4 million individuals live in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes across the United States. As part of an effort seeking to improve the health and safety of nursing home residents nationwide, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...
by bwgdev | Jun 21, 2022 | Estate Planning
When ties have been cut between parents and a child, commonly referred to as estrangement, families may want to review their estate plan. Depending on the reason for the estrangement, there are several strategies for dealing with an estranged child in an estate plan....
by bwgdev | Jun 15, 2022 | Elder Care
Long term care costs climbed again in 2021, with rates for home health aides and homemakers seeing the sharpest rises, according to Genworth’s annual Cost of Care Survey. One thing contributing to the cost increase is the the coronavirus pandemic. In the past year,...
by bwgdev | Jun 6, 2022 | Estate Planning
Not everyone needs the required minimum distribution (RMD) from their retirement account to enjoy their lifestyle. If you don’t want your distribution, one option to consider is donating your IRA distribution, which also gives you a tax deduction. Required Minimum...
by bwgdev | May 31, 2022 | Elder Care
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that in 2022, new data for comparing nursing homes will be available. Both staff turnover rates and weekend staffing levels will soon be available on its Care Compare website, giving consumers another tool...
