Posted on May 2, 2009 by Brian Willie
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 [...]
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Posted on April 25, 2009 by Brian Willie
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
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Posted on January 5, 2009 by Brian Willie
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 [...]
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Posted on December 19, 2008 by Brian Willie
Medicare has introduced a new 5 star rating system for nursing homes based on three main categories: nursing home staff, quality measures and health inspections.
You can see me being interviewed about the topic for NBC news here in Austin tonight. To learn more, watch the clip here: http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/Nursing_homes_under_fire_after_ratings
Just push play on the video on the left [...]
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Posted on December 5, 2008 by Brian Willie
Did you know that Medicare does not cover most of what a person with Alzheimer’s needs? Many people confuse Medicare and Medicaid. I like to look at it this way: Medicare only cares if you are “lucky” enough to have the right disease! I know –it sounds absurd. But it’s true. If your family member [...]
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