Elder Abuse:  The Elephant in the Room

Elder Abuse: The Elephant in the Room

A growing problem in the United States is what is called “elder abuse”.  It occurs in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and especially in the safety of home.  It is not always intentional, but it often is.  Elder abuse can be neglect or it can be conscious...
Should I Have Long-Term Care Insurance?

Should I Have Long-Term Care Insurance?

According to longtermcare.gov: Some average costs for long-term care in the United States (in 2010) were: $205 per day or $6,235 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home $229 per day or $6,965 per month for a private room in a nursing home $3,293 per...