Health Care

Tax Rules of Hiring a Caregiver

The tax rules surrounding the employment of a caregiver can be confusing--not to mention costly if a mistake is made. 

Why it’s Time to Change Our Approach to Long-Term Care

Rising health-care costs has made long-term care prohibitively expensive for aging Americans. Prolonged hospital stays or long-term care needs like a nursing or rehabilitation home can break budgets, and are generally not fully covered by health insurance or Medicare and Medicaid. So how do we fix this problem?

Steps to Protect Finances of Those with Alzheimer's

If a loved one is having trouble remembering to pay the credit card bill or spending money recklessly as a result of Alzheimer's disease, there are steps you can take to protect his or her credit and financial security.

Clock Ticks for Medicare Enrollment

We are approaching the end of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period.  This is important to remember because it is often the only time in the year when you can make changes to your Medicare health plan coverage.