This article was written by Dallas startup Take Command Health. TCH has a few tips to help you survive the holidays and sort through the confusion of health insurance. They are just in time as the deadline for open enrollment is December 15th. Take Command Health seeks to make the process of shopping for health […]

Everybody knows what Medicare — surprisingly — does not cover, like hearing aids and eyeglasses and dental work in most cases. But what too many Medicare recipients do not know is that there are lots of little used, often misunderstood benefits hidden in traditional Medicare. Medicare will pay for wellness screening, alcohol abuse counseling, even a […]

“Medicare is complicated!” I hear this all the time from family members, clients and the general public. The reality is Medicare is only complicated if we don’t know how it works. Every time I give a presentation on Medicare, I begin by taking a poll of the audience to see who has it and who has […]

Anyone who has taken on the care of an aging family member knows how time consuming, complex and expensive it can be. Here are a few basic suggestions to ease the legal and financial struggles of caregiving. Have the difficult conversations in advance Healthcare and finance are topics that most families do not like to talk […]

Assisted living is often the most ideal option for seniors. These facilities provide the elderly with a way to make the most of the time they have left while feeling secure. They allow them to maintain their quality of life, which everyone can agree is the goal. Yet many elderly people, or the loved ones on […]

Long term care insurance is the financial elephant in the room for many Americans.  The costs of paying for a nursing home or assisted living seem overwhelming, but, then again, so does the prospect of applying for long term care insurance.  If you’re in the planning phase, here are a few things that you should […]

  When finding healthcare for yourself or for a loved one, it is very important to understand which payment method you will be using because it could influence the type of care you are able to receive. Private Pay:  Private pay is exactly what it sounds like. Family, friends or the individual in need pays […]

If you have decided to take the step in moving to a senior living facility, there is something important that you should consider. How much is this going to cost you? On average, seniors pay about $3000/month in rent at a senior living facility. Although this seems expensive, this price is generally all-inclusive to meals, […]