Independent Living. Assisted Living. Nursing Home. What do these terms mean? How are they different from each other? And which one is right for you? Take a look here to learn what each one is all about. Independent Living Maybe you’re starting to think that a little more help would…
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2 Ways to Prepay Your Funeral Expenses and Qualify for Medicaid Faster
Assets count when it comes to qualifying for Medicaid, but some assets related to your funeral expenses are excluded, and prepaying them is an acceptable way to spend down your assets to qualify for Medicaid, or Title XIX. Specifically, here’s what the State of Connecticut allows: Irrevocable Funeral Trust or…
10 Signs of Alzheimer’s
When we get to a certain age, we sometimes experience what is jokingly referred to as a “senior moment.” We forget a name, miss an appointment or overlook a bill. But if forgetfulness or confusion starts to seriously interfere with daily life, it’s time seek medical help. The symptoms could…
Prepaid Funeral Contracts and Medicaid: Good News
You have probably heard the phrase “spend down” – something you could do to reduce your assets which would help to qualify you for Medicaid. A prepaid funeral contract is one of those items that are considered exempt. In other words, its value won’t be counted when the Department of…
Nursing Home Resident Rights: Know Them, Stand Up for Them
By Carmine Perri If you or your loved one is in a nursing home, you need to know your rights! Once you understand what they are, you can better stand up for them. Just as you are protected in your own home by a set of laws, residents of nursing…
What is the Connecticut MOLST Form?
By Lynda Lee Arnold Maintaining control over medical care can be challenging in the best circumstances, but we face even more layers of complexity when dealing with the physical and emotional challenges of serious, life-limiting illness or advanced progressive frailty. Whether you are concerned about ensuring that your own care…