I and my two siblings are searching for a better home for Mom. Sister and brother, who spend very little time with Mom, believe she needs to be in a memory care home. I spend a lot of time with her and feel she would be just fine in....

Many seniors and their families don't use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they're afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for your loved

Both of my elderly parents are alive, and my father just changed the beneficiary of his IRA account from his wife to his children. Her name is not on the account because she has a separate IRA account. If either parent needs Medicaid....

My mother was a Medicaid recipient who passed away less than a year ago. She owned home that was transferred to me after it went through the probate process. Months later, I received a letter from Medicaid saying that it was putting a lien on the home...

A new report finds that states have made incremental improvements in providing long-term care, but need to achieve more gains in order to meet the needs of the growing number of people who require long-term care services.  

Many health care providers are still not aware that Medicare is required to cover skilled nursing and home care even if a patient is not showing improvement.

In addition to helping your family after your death, a prepaid funeral contract can be a good way to spend down assets in order to qualify for Medicaid.

When your child reaches the age of 18, you no longer have the same level of access to or authority over his or her financial, educational and medical information.  You may even be unable to get medical updates in the event your child is unable to communic