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 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 Michael Baker | Jun 8, 2020 | Elder Care, Long-Term Care
Nursing Home Safety – The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of tension and anxiety across the United States, especially in nursing homes. The elderly and often ill residents are at a much higher risk of death or severe results when exposed. Infections can...
by Michael Baker | May 6, 2020 | Estate Planning, Medicaid / MassHealth
MassHealth Home Services for Seniors If you live in Massachusetts, are eligible for MassHealth, and are age 60 or older (or under 60 with Alzheimer’s) there are many at-home health services you may be eligible for. They include nursing care, day care, housekeeping,...
by Michael Baker | Apr 8, 2020 | Medicaid / MassHealth
Determining Medicaid eligibility for long-term care comes with a significant income and asset cap. This can be difficult for those whose assets are too valuable yet they cannot afford expensive nursing home care on their own. Before you sell your house to pay the...