Long Term Care and Nursing Home Planning

Dementia is a degenerative disease that limits an individual's ability to solve problems, think critically or use language effectively. As the condition progresses, the loss of cognitive function increases to the extent that an individual is generally incapable of...

When you begin to notice a decline in an elderly relative's ability to take care of their own life and body, you may wonder what to do next. Talking to them about moving into a personal care home or a nursing home is often intimidating at first. By following a few...

Helping your parents plan for their future can involve different kinds of estate planning. You may want your parents to have a mechanism in place to provide for their long-term care. One option is to have your parents take out a long-term care insurance policy. Having...

Your aging parents take care of themselves now, but they may need help in the future. You both found a local nursing home you like, but you could do without the expensive costs. CNBC shares strategies for covering the costs of long-term care. Learn how to help your...

It is not uncommon for adult children to recognize that an elderly parent is a hazard to him or herself. Mom may wander without realizing it, or Dad may regularly forget to turn the stove off. If you fear for your aging parent’s safety while he or she is home alone,...

If you are trying to decide on a nursing home for your parent, you should have some questions ready to ask the nursing home staff. A good nursing home should be ready to handle any number of situations that could impact your loved one. Knowing how the nursing home...

When people realize their mother or father needs to be in a nursing home, they want this parent to have the best care possible. There are many things people have to consider as they look at nursing homes.  When people first start their nursing home search, they may...

One of the benefits of recent medical advancements is that Americans are living longer than ever in Pittsburgh and across the nation. However, this longevity also comes with extra responsibility. It is highly likely that the longer you live, the more you will need...

Nursing home residents are some of our most vulnerable citizens. Due to the risk of elder neglect and abuse, there are strict nursing home regulations in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is responsible for enforcing these regulations. The DOH...

The high cost of long-term care in a nursing home makes paying the bill almost impossible for most people. As a result, many people apply for Medicaid to cover the expenses. However, if you and your spouse own your home and a number of assets,  you may be able to...