President Roosevelt proclaimed December 7th to honor the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the lives lost that day. The attack on Pearl Harbor ushered in the United States’ active involvement in World War II. The attack itself lasted just a bit over an hour but killed a total of 2,403 US … Read more
President Roosevelt proclaimed December 7th to honor the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the lives lost that day. The attack on Pearl Harbor ushered in the United States’ active involvement in World War II. The attack itself lasted just a bit over an hour but killed a total of 2,403 US … Read more
Each year on November 11th, as a nation, we celebrate Veterans Day. This day can be confused with Memorial Day, but there is an essential distinction between the two. Memorial Day honors veterans that gave their lives defending our country. Veterans Day celebrates the lives of all American veterans who served during wartime. Veterans Day … Read more
$85,000 to $100,000. That is the current estimated cost per year to pay for long-term care. Don’t think you’ll need it? Think again. There is a 70% chance that someone turning 65 today will need some type of long-term care. Those numbers will go up, as people live longer each year. Those care needs may … Read more
When you have aging parents or loved ones who need home care, you’re naturally concerned that they receive quality services. And you’re on a budget, so an affordable price is key. In this situation, Medicaid care may provide help paying for senior care in Omaha. If you’ve been unsure where to turn for the best options, we … Read more
In October of 2016, my grandmother broke her back when she fell from her stair lift chair. She had always been fairly independent, but with that fall, everything changed. She now needed care 24 hours a day. To make matters more complicated, she also had a few other pre-existing conditions including aphasia (difficulty speaking), dementia, … Read more
Have you thought about how you might pay for long-term care? Do you believe that Medicare is an option? What does long-term care insurance cover? These are questions that many individuals, young or old, may ask themselves about paying for long-term care. There are several ways to pay for care as you age, but Medicare … Read more
Join us for two free informational workshops this month. June 21 – Ways to Pay for Senior Care – 3:30 p.m. at Swanson Library 9101 W. Dodge Road June 29 – Caregiver Burnout – 2:00 p.m. at Primrose Retirement Community 1801 E. Kanesville Blvd. Council Bluffs Read on for more information about each workshop. Ways to Pay for Senior Care How much will your health … Read more