There are a number of mental and physical hurdles that prevent seniors from getting outside. Depending on a loved one’s abilities, even a short excursion can take a great deal of energy. If you are caring for someone w...Read More
5 Common Myths About Adult Day Care Centers
Adult day centers can be a much-needed source of respite care for caregivers who need a break from looking after an aging loved one. Over the years, though, a series of myths and misunderstandings have cropped up regar...Read More
How to Choose an Adult Day Care Center
If you are trying to find the right adult day center, you want to make sure your parent will be happy and well-cared-for. Choosing the right facility for your parent can give you peace of mind and lessen any guilt you ma...Read More
Medicaid’s “Cash and Counseling” Allows Pay for Family Caregivers
Cash and Counseling (also referred to as consumer directed care or self-directed services) allows people who are eligible for Medicaid to manage their health care budget, decide which products and services they wish to r...Read More
Struggling to Pay for Brand Name Meds? You Don’t Need To!
Rising medication costs create an additional headache for already over-stretched caregivers, especially for those providing care for an under-insured or low-income relative or loved one. Prescription assistance programs ...Read More
Finding Transportation Services For Seniors
The ability to travel around town, going where we want or need to go whenever we need or choose to, is a freedom that most of us enjoy. We take for granted that we can hop on a bus, hail a taxi, or slip behind the wheel ...Read More
10 Government Resources Every Caregiver Should Know About
Caring for an aging loved one can test your budget as much as your patience and endurance. Fortunately, there are federal, state and even local government programs that can help you make ends meet, find and afford care f...Read More
How Can I Get Paid for Being a Family Caregiver?
The number one question asked in the All Care Senior Consulting Caregiver Forum is, “How do I get paid for caregiving?” Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut answer. The vast majority of family caregivers do not ge...Read More
How to Spot Medical Billing Errors and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Making sound financial decisions for another person can be overwhelming for even the savviest caregiver, particularly when it comes to health care. While selecting the right Medicare plan for yourself or an aging loved o...Read More
19 Free and Discounted Services for Seniors and Their Caregivers
Most seniors these days are living on limited incomes from sources that may include Social Security, a small pension or maybe some other form of government assistance. With few resources at their disposal, finding afford...Read More