How Do You Know If You Should Be Considering Moving Into an Assisted Living Facility?

How Do You Know If You Should Be Considering Moving Into an Assisted Living Facility?

Are you a Florida senior who may have reached the point where it may no longer be safe or appropriate to live at home without assistance? In fact, are you wondering if you should be thinking about moving into an assisted living facility? What exactly is an assisted living facility and what might it do for you? To begin, an assisted living facility is a residential setting. Assisted living should not be confused with a skilled nursing home which...
Ideas for Starting Difficult Conversations with Your Aging Parents About Medical Care

Ideas for Starting Difficult Conversations with Your Aging Parents About Medical Care

Are you researching ideas for starting the difficult conversations with your aging parents about their medical care? Do they still live in their own home by themselves, have good health, stay active and visit with their family? Are you aware of your parents giving any thought to a time when they may not be able to make decisions for themselves because of either an accident or illness or the need for skilled nursing care? Having these...
Three Tips for Choosing a Medicare Plan During Annual Open Enrollment

Three Tips for Choosing a Medicare Plan During Annual Open Enrollment

Medicare is the government health insurance program currently serving more than 55 million Americans. Many seniors rely on this coverage but, did you know, this is not a one size fits all program? Medicare comes with a variety of coverage options, particularly relating to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug coverage. Making the right choice can not only save hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars a year, but it also means securing...