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 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 [...]

Alzheimer’s and Geriatric Care Managers

A Geriatric Care Manager can be a very useful professional that your family can hire to help with long-term care arrangements. So what is a Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)? 
These are licensed or certified professionals, often with a master’s degree in gerontology, nursing, counseling or social work. They can help your family develop a care plan [...]

Alzheimer’s, Levels of Care

You may be aware, but there are levels of care or a “continuum of care” you will be faced with as your loved one’s Alzheimer’s progresses.  When your family member is still able to substantially care for themselves, they may live first in an indpendent living facility.  Many times health services are provided and some [...]

Alzheimer’s and Home Health Care

For many families, home health care is the way to go to take care of their loved one with Alzheimer’s.  That is, at least for awhile.  There are some very good home health care providers, but they can be very expensive. The average cost is $16-24/hour. For the family that needs moderate levels of help, [...]

Alzheimer’s and Medicaid: How Alzheimer’s Families Deal With the Challenges of New Laws

I’m still dumbfounded that Congress determined it was necessary to
change Medicaid Planning techniques that were available to the
the family facing Alzheimer’s.  But, not all is lost. There are still many ways your loved
one can qualify.
What is Medicaid you ask? Well, it’s complicated.
This is a federal and state funded and state administered medical
benefit program which can [...]