As the parent of a child with special needs, your financial responsibility will likely continue after you are gone. Fortunately, government programs and long-term care planning options can help you provide for your child for his or her entire life. Here are three...
Persevering through long-term care insurance denials
Long-term care for your loved ones should not have to be a burden to you or them. Insurance companies these days reconcile with the fact that cheap policies sold years ago demand pay from them today. In order to preserve their bottom line profits, they can work toward...
Know the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
As your parent ages, you may have concerns about whether he or she can continue to live independently. This is especially true if you notice signs of forgetfulness, memory loss and confusion. Understand the early signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of...
Now may be the time to revise your advance healthcare directive
No matter your age, overall wellness or visions for the future, you would be wise to determine your end-of-life choices. While you probably would rather not think about dying, the unfortunate reality is that you never know when questions about life-sustaining measures...
How can an insurer deny a doctor’s orders?
Having the insurance company deny treatment, medication or another order from your Washington doctor is very frustrating. After all, if your doctor says you need a specific test, treatment or medication, then you would trust that he or she knows what is best over some...
Be aware of the signs of dementia
When a loved one develops Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, it will become difficult for him or her to make important decisions and live independently. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in three Americans will eventually develop dementia or...
Do I need long-term care insurance?
People are living longer in Washington, and this is a marvel of modern medical science. While having more time to enjoy our golden years is generally a good thing, it does come with some consequences. Namely, the fact that more Americans are living longer means that...
3 things to know before buying long-term care insurance
As you get older, you have to start thinking about what happens next in life. This next stage may require you to move into a long-term care facility or seek other help to maintain a healthy life. Paying for the care you may need is something that many people fail to...
How do I know when or if it is time for my elder loved one to go to a residential care facility?
Growing older is something that inevitably happens to everyone. While you may not want to consider that your parent can no longer care for himself or herself, and may need to move into a care facility, often it is the best choice to make. Not every elderly adult will...
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