Caregivers and Financing
3 Tips to Enhance your Financial Wellness as a Caregiver
Many caregivers are underpaid. In fact, the national caregiver pay report suggests that professional caregivers are underpaid, and as a result, are less likely to stay in their jobs. The truth is that you likely chose caregiving because it is your calling and you find it rewarding to help others. It does, however, mean that…
Read More4 Essential Considerations as you Prepare to Care for a Love One
Preplanning is an important aspect of caring for someone you love. In fact, understanding your loved one’s wishes sets a solid foundation for your future together. This is especially true if you are caring for a loved one with a chronic medical condition. However, you may put off broaching this topic with your loved one…
Read MoreLooking Ahead: Planning for Long-Term Care Before You Need It
You’re diligently saving money for retirement, so you’ll be able to live comfortably as you age. But if you’re not accounting for long-term care costs, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise. Many adults don’t realize that long-term care isn’t covered by most health insurance, and as a result, fail to plan for this…
Read MoreCaregiver Wellness: 3 Important Tips to Help you Plan for your Future
No one is guaranteed tomorrow, but regardless of your age or health, you should have a plan in place to ensure your needs are met in the future. Below are three tips on how to plan ahead for the costs associated with aging care. Aging in place issues to consider If you’re…
Read More6 Changes to Medicare in 2019: What every Caregiver should know
As our loved one’s grow older they may need help managing their health conditions, treatments, or with Medicare; meaning you may find yourself in the role as caregiver. When you’re a caregiver, you may be asked to make recommendations or decisions in all those areas, in addition to assisting with daily activities. When you…
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