Medicaid is a government program that pays for medical services for those who qualify, including nursing home care. To qualify for coverage you must meet medical eligibility and financial eligibility requirements. Medical Eligibility The Washington State Department of...
Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to people 65 and older. It is a complex program and it can be difficult to navigate. This may cause patients and their caregivers feel overwhelmed. If you are helping a loved one on Medicare, follow these tips:...
Dementia can cause changes in the brain and body that may affect safety. Some of these changes can include getting lost in one's own neighborhood, forgetting how to use household appliances, and having trouble with balance. If you are a caregiver for a loved...
Research shows older adults experience pain more often than younger adults. A study by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) found that nearly 50 million American adults have significant chronic pain or...
Most often there is more than one person designated to manage the health care treatments for aging patients. This can be frightening because older patients often see more than one doctor and many take multiple medications. Also, the complexities of our health...
Many people believe that they need to be rich to need a Will or to need Estate Planning documents. This is not true. Estate Planning is vitally important for everyone, whether or not you consider yourself wealthy. People who are older and especially seniors...
In Washington State you can execute legal documents even if you are physically unable to sign your name. State law allows for a Notary Public to sign on your behalf as long as the following conditions are met: You are physically unable to sign your name or make a...
Estate recovery is the process through which the State to recovers the costs of medical services it has paid from the estate of the person who received those services. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Washington State...
When physical or mental capabilities diminish, a person may begin to need assistance. If you have aging parents or other senior relatives, it's important to know the warning signs that signal a need for assistance. The Eldercare Locator is a government service of the...
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