My “Ultimate Alzheimer’s Care Rescue Program” has just been released

The only module based, learning program that answers the question: “what happens if I outlive my assets?”–has just been released. This is a one-of-a-kind program that will help you face every long-term care decision and determine exactly how government benefits can help offset all or a portion of the extraordinary costs.
Every program is explained in [...]

Alzheimer’s Program-Priority List and Sneak Preview Video

My Alzheimer’s long-term care program is almost done and I’m stunned at the number of people who have already signed up for my priority notification list. In fact, it’s almost full and I’ll have to shut it down this weekend.  
For a Video Sneak Preview of what this program will be about, go to: http://www.payingforalzheimerscare.com/Video_Preview.html

Paying For Alzheimer’s Care-Big Things on the Way…

Just a quick note, that after a lot of struggling to find the time to work on something really big and a lot of prodding from my amazing subscribers.. (not to mention my Grandma) I’m just about done with a “big package” on how families facing Alzheimer’s can pay for the extraordinary costs of long-term [...]

Eldercare Difficult for Families as Economy Suffers

I thought I would share this audio post from NPR:
“Eldercare Difficult For Families As Economy Suffers.”  People share their stories of the costs involved, the important financial decisions you’ll face and when and how to make the move to higher levels of care.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101612109&ft=1&f=1003

Alzheimer’s and Annuities

We’ve talked before about annuities, but I wanted to let you know that I’m seeing more and more change out there on how annuities are treated. 
An annuity is usually a financial product someone purchases where they trade a lump sum of money in exchange for a monthly stream of income plus a little interest. And, [...]

Seemingly “Innocent” Transfers and Medicaid

Did you know that even seemingly innocent things like adding a son or daughter as a joint owner on an account can be viewed by Medicaid as a transfer of assets? We talked last time how transfers of assets for less than fair market value can create long periods of ineligibility. Well when most people [...]

Medicaid Transfer of Asset Rules

I see it everyday in my practice.  A family member comes to see me because their money is quickly running out and they must put their loved one in a nursing home. They want to know how they can qualify for Medicaid to try and preserve at least some of their loved ones’ hard earned [...]

Alzheimer’s- Me on Medicaid?

I often have families come to me and proclaim that they would never need to go on Medicaid. “Isn’t Medicaid for poor families or families with limited resources?”  Consider this: A spouse has $200,000 in savings, a home worth $300,000, a car and some personal property.  The husband has had Alzheimer’s Disease for 6 years [...]

Alzheimer’s Disease and Hospice Care

There comes a time when there is little more you can do for your loved one with Alzheimer’s.  The sad reality is that as some point, they will reach the final stages of the disease. Many families want their loved one to simply die in peace.  Larry Beresford, author of  The Hospice Handbook,  wrote that:
“Hospice [...]

Alzheimer’s and Adult Day Care

A major component of your loved one’s ability to remain at home as long as possible is interaction with others. Mind stimulating activities and frequent contact with other people facing similar circumstances is key. Adult day care is a great way to make sure your loved one receives this level of interaction, and can give [...]