cost of care
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When Is It Time to Call in Care Reinforcements for an Aging Loved One?
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With COVID-19 numbers down in many areas of the country, school breaks, and this month’s various religious holidays, a lot of people may be visiting older… Read More
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“I’m Not Ready Yet” Part 2: The Cost of Peace of Mind
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In the “I’m Not Ready Yet” blog series, we will be taking an in-depth look at some of the most common reasons why people put off… Read More
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A Little-Known Detail about Medicaid Qualification and Paying for Long-Term Care
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For fiscal year 2020, 76.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid, including 6.4 million seniors. Medicaid is the single largest payer for long-term care in this… Read More
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Understanding Tax Deductions for CCRC Residents
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Here at myLifeSite we are frequently asked about medical expense tax deductions at a continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, or “life plan communities”). In this post… Read More
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Access to Quality Senior Healthcare a Key Retirement Consideration
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We all know that location is critical when it comes to investing in real estate, but research shows that geography also is key to getting the… Read More
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Levels of Care: CCRC Monthly Fee Adjustments for Couples
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One of the major draws of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, aka, a life plan community) is the on-site availability of a continuum of care… Read More
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What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Care?
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Research has found that somewhere between 50 and 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will require care services at some point, meaning they’ll… Read More
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The High Price of Family Caregiving
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If you follow our social media accounts, you may have seen our post last week about a recent AARP article on the financial burdens that can… Read More
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Counterpoint: A Senior Living Community Could Cost More Than You Think
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Last week, I wrote about the true cost of remaining in your current home as you grow older. As I reflected on the post, I began… Read More
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