Two studies help explain how Americans think about the financial aspects of their long-term care needs, and why they are so poorly prepared.| Howard Gleckman
We talk a lot about the problems facing long-term nursing care and the employees of that industry. Residents face potential neglect, depression, anxiety, and declining health. Nursing home staff face burnout, poor compensation, tough working conditions, and administrations that don’t understand their needs as employees. But what about the caregiver who also works a full-time […]| Gharibian Law – Respect Your Elders®
Finances can be a huge source of stress for anyone. Here are three tips for preventing financial abuse as you age.| Gharibian Law - Respect Your Elders®
Up to 1/3 of seniors get delirium in hospitals. This confusion and agitation can be prevented and treated but must first be diagnosed| Howard Gleckman
Reading Time: 2minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business show and editor on this website, interviewed Brian Gordon of Gordon Associates, a leading firm when it comes to addressing Read more… The post Buying Long Term Care Insurance During a Divorce appeared first on Daily Business Journal.| Daily Business Journal
Since Congress passed the big tax and spending bill on July 3, most observers have focused their attention on its cuts to Medicaid, the program that helps support low-income older adults and people with disabilities. But the Trump Administration is quietly making big changes to Medicare, the program that insures nearly 70 million seniors and [...] The post What Older Adults Need To Know About Trump’s Changes To Medicare appeared first on Howard Gleckman.| Howard Gleckman
A report from AARP and the Nat. Alliance for Caregiving describes the experiences and needs of family caregivers| Howard Gleckman
The Senate budget bill would cut Medicaid and other programs for older adults and younger people with disabilities.| Howard Gleckman
Deregulation has been a cornerstone of the Republican brand for decades. And the Trump Administration vows to cut government red tape wherever it finds it. Yet, House Republicans would use their just-passed budget bill to create reams of paperwork explicitly intended to block low- and moderate income households or immigrants from government assistance to which [...] The post The GOP Falls In Love With Red Tape To Force People Off Government Programs appeared first on Howard Gleckman.| Howard Gleckman
President Trump’s 2026 budget would freeze spending for many services for older adults, deeply cut others, continue his efforts to slash government staffing for key programs, and abolish a critical federal office that manages many of those initiatives. It would retain, but sharply reduce funding for, the National Institute on Aging. It would restructure and [...] The post What Trump’s 2026 Budget Would Mean For Older Adults appeared first on Howard Gleckman.| Howard Gleckman
President Trump’s executive order aimed at lowering the prices of prescription drugs in the US is unlikely to reduce them very much at all. While Trump made his announcement with great fanfare, he has little or no power to make the changes he promises. Trump’s idea, which is similar to a plan he failed to [...] The post Trump’s Plan To Tie US Drug Prices To Foreign Countries Won’t Lower Costs appeared first on Howard Gleckman.| Howard Gleckman
Get practical nursing home tips to help your loved one receive high-quality care and avoid neglect or abuse.| Nursing Home Abuse Center
Celebrate the holidays with your loved one while keeping nursing home safety in mind. Get tips for planning a safe visit and gift ideas.| Nursing Home Abuse Center
An internal GOP budget squabble has put future funding for the Old Americans Act at risk, as Trump allies mull cuts in similar programs.| Howard Gleckman
Find out how a licensed nursing home administrator maintains the standard of care and safety at nursing homes and care facilities.| Nursing Home Abuse Center
Donald Trump's GOP party platform makes many promises for older adults. By few are supported by real ideas and many are contradictory.| Howard Gleckman
Many for-profit senior housing referral services will send clients to businesses that pay for recommendations. Beware.| Howard Gleckman
Animals in nursing homes are proven stress relievers. Learn how pets can benefit your loved one and how to include them in residential living.| Nursing Home Abuse Center
Staff must reduce certain safety concerns for seniors, including falls, medication errors, and abuse from other residents or staff.| Nursing Home Abuse Center
