While you know that emergencies happen, you probably don’t think they will ever happen to you. In that respect, you are exactly like everyone else. Unfortunately, there may come a time in your life when you are involved in an emergency and your lack of preparedness could come back to hurt you. Because of this possibility, it’s important that you create an ICE card as soon as possible. What is an ICE card? An ICE card stands for “in case of emergency.” The card contains important information … [Read more...] about The ICE Card: What It Is, and How to Make It
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How to Maintain Your Independence as a Senior Citizen
Unfortunately, as we get older our ability to remain independent is often called into question. Sometimes such questioning is justified because of the effects of diseases like Alzheimer’s or dementia, and sometimes it is simply called into question because we are older. If you would like to remain independent for as long as possible, the following steps may be of use: STEP 1: Stay physically and mentally active Study after study has shown that as we get older we become much more likely to just … [Read more...] about How to Maintain Your Independence as a Senior Citizen
State Medicaid Expansion Won’t Costs States Too Much
As state legislatures enter 2013, many face the question of whether or not to expand Medicaid under the terms of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. A study released by the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that studies health care and healthcare policy, reports that states will not have to spend a lot of money to expand Medicaid coverage to include more people. The study shows that individual state Medicaid spending would increase by only about .3% if a state … [Read more...] about State Medicaid Expansion Won’t Costs States Too Much
A Few Common Questions About Life Care Planning
Question 1: What is Life Care Planning? A life care plan addresses the needs of elderly people who develop disabilities, medical conditions, or anything else that can impact their quality of life. A life care plan is individually tailored to meet the needs of an elderly person and is designed to make their lives as happy and full as possible under the circumstances. Question 2: What is the difference between estate planning and life care planning? An estate plan mostly involves legal choices … [Read more...] about A Few Common Questions About Life Care Planning
Governors Pressured to Expand Medicaid
In early December, Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, sent a letter to state governors informing them that the federal government would not support or pay for a limited expansion of Medicaid coverage for needy individuals and families. The Obama administration wants states to expand Medicaid under the terms of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the healthcare legislation passed during the first Obama term. However, the Supreme Court’s … [Read more...] about Governors Pressured to Expand Medicaid
