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Growing old is not cheap. As of the date of publication, the average cost of a private room in a skilled nursing facility in Missouri is roughly $7,400 per month. And that’s just for skilled nursing care; many seniors may...

Research shows that roughly one in seven adults aged 65 or older will need long-term care at some point in their later years. Meanwhile, tens of millions of Baby Boomers in the United States are growing older and living...

Thanks to a new rule recently finalized by the federal government, obtaining and renewing health care coverage under the Medicaid program is set to become easier for millions of Americans. What Is Medicaid? Medicaid...

In recent years, researchers have been finding potential links between feelings of loneliness and negative health outcomes. Feeling lonely may put you at greater risk of premature death, serious health problems, and higher...

When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the first thing they should consider is their options for long-term care. Unfortunately, the disease completely takes over a person’s mental faculties, resulting in...

As people become older, there are certain things that require planning now to make sure the road ahead stays smooth. This is particularly so when it comes to your finances or your health care.  For example, while you’re in...

Most people will require eldercare at some point in their life, but unfortunately, Medicare doesn’t cover the cost of this long-term care. If you think you might eventually reach an age where living on your own will become...

Planning for the unknown is a crucial component of any elder plan, and unfortunately, the need for long-term care can be a costly yet necessary expenditure for many aging Americans. Working with a Springfield long-term care...

A new study reveals that women can still expect to live longer than men on average; however, women suffer from more disabilities in those extra years. For some time, estate planning for older married couples has been based in...

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that a bill to fix the backlog in Medicare appeals could cost $1.7 billion. The Audit & Appeals Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in Medicare Act is a bipartisan effort in the...