Brian Dowd
Brian is writer based in Woods Hole, MA. He is a passionate storyteller with a knack for finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. He joined CareScout as a Senior Content Writer in 2024. Before that, he worked as a content writer in the senior living industry and worked for several years as an assistant managing editor and reporter at a newspaper on Martha’s Vineyard. He has won several awards from the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) for his reporting.
Articles written by Brian Dowd
What is Long-Term Care?
As important as long-term care is, many people don’t know what it is or how to pay for it. Educate yourself on the importance and logistics of long-term care.
Understanding Medicare and Medicaid
Learn about the differences between Medicare and Medicaid when it comes to what they’ll pay for and how they fit in with your long-term care planning.
What is an Ombudsman Program?
Find out how Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs work across the country to advocate for the health, wellness, and rights of older adults living in nursing homes, care homes, and assisted living communities.