by Kim Barnes | Nov 17, 2022 | Alzheimer's / Dementia, Caregiving
Do I tell them the truth? If you have an aging parent or other loved one with Dementia it can hard to know what to say. What do you say when they ask where their mom is who died 20 years ago or ask the same questions over and over? What do you talk about when they...
by Kim Barnes | Nov 11, 2022 | Insurance / Medicare
How Term Care Insurance works. Growing old can be very expensive especially when there are medical conditions that require more care. Whether your aging parent is living at home or in an assisted living community, the high cost of care can eat through their savings...
by Kim Barnes | Nov 3, 2022 | Health, Quality of Life
Hospice care can often help sooner than you think. November is National Home Care & Hospice month. Hospice is a type of care that is frequently misunderstood. Many people assume that hospice care is only available during the last days or weeks of...
by Kim Barnes | Nov 1, 2022 | Family Members-Only Content
Sherry Hoppmann is an Independent Medicare Specialist. During this live Q&A with Family Members in November 2022 she answers quesdtions about Medicare. She sorts out all the Medicare Plans and Parts. She also answers questions about signing up for Medicare,...
by Kim Barnes | Oct 28, 2022 | Insurance / Medicare
What you need to know about Medicare to help your aging parents. Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 – December 7. This is the time of year when people can make changes to Medicare health and prescription drug plans to better fit their needs. Understanding...
