Find a Senior Center in Your Town

by Doug Callahan There’s No Excuse For Boredom When There’s A Senior Center In Your Town Let’s face it. Sitting at home alone was never much fun when you were younger, so why would you do it now?  It’s never too late to get out of the house, meet some new people, and enjoy some fun activities. And all that is waiting for you at your local senior center! Check in with the senior center in your town for their...

The US National Average Cost of Non Medical Home H...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in the US

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Retire in Style to Charlottesville, Virginia

(photo by Judi Telenko, Art Director for the Central Virginia Seniors Guide Magazine) by Doug Callahan It’s not just for college students anymore! Charlottesville is also a wonderful place to retire. Not only are there plenty of great options for retirement communities and home care agencies, but there’s also plenty to do! In Charlottesville, you could spend your spring exploring the Shenandoah National Park, your summer...

Unwinding a Senior

One of the most daunting tasks in the life of a Senior and their family can be the process of implementing a “Life Unwinding Plan.” “Unwinding”, or preparing a Senior for late-life transitions, can be stressful not only for the senior, but the family as well. Establishing a plan of action prior to a major transition can be a life saver when the time comes to move forward.   There are a tremendous amount of...

Paying For Senior Housing And Home Care With Socia...

By Doug Callahan Social Security benefits are an excellent way to supplement the cost of senior housing and home health care. But unfortunately, your monthly Social Security check will probably not cover the costs entirely – but it will certainly help! For example, the cost of living in assisted living facilities usually hovers around $3,000. For comparison, the average monthly benefit for retirees was $1,164 in 2009....

How To Get Medicare To Pay For Nursing Home Care

By Doug Callahan In certain situations, Medicare will cover the costs of your nursing home stay, as long as you are fully eligible and the stay is required for your health and well-being. The best resource for getting Medicare to pay for nursing care is the Nursing Home Compare page on the Medicare website. It’s an online tool that allows you to search and compare all the nursing facilities that are certified by...