Aging Care Resources

Empower yourself with advice and tips from experts.

How to Pay for a Nursing Home

By Brian Dowd and expert reviewed by April Martin, MSW, LSW

With aging care, costs are one of the biggest considerations. From paying out-of-pocket to using insurance, find out how you can pay for a nursing home.

5 MIN READ

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Answer These Questions to Start Planning for Aging Care

By Brian Dowd and expert reviewed by April Martin, MSW, LSW

This list will help you get everything in order to plan for Aging care.

3 MIN READ

5 Misconceptions About Aging Care

By Brian Dowd and expert reviewed by Erika Swanson, MSW, LCSW

Cover all your bases with five common rebuttals about aging care planning.

4 MIN READ

What is Long-Term Care? 

By Brian Dowd and expert reviewed by Erika Swanson, MSW, LCSW

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.

6 MIN READ

Understanding Medicare and Medicaid

By Brian Dowd and expert reviewed by Erika Swanson, MSW, LCSW

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.

6 MIN READ

What is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program?

By Brian Dowd and expert reviewed by Amy Prentzler, MSN, RN

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.

4 MIN READ

What are Nursing Homes?

By Brian Dowd and expert reviewed by Amy Prentzler, MSN, RN

Get an in-depth look at nursing homes including what services they provide, how much they can cost, and how they compare to other aging care options.

6 MIN READ