If a resident must leave a Nursing Facility to be hospitalized for a specific medical condition, most states will authorize nursing facilities to hold a bed (hereinafter referred to as a bed hold) for a certain period of time. The ...   more »

Late in 2004, the largest increase in Medicare insurance premiums in 15 years was announced. Most enrollees will pay a Part B premium of $78.20 per month beginning in January 2005, up from $66.60 in 2004. This represents a 17.5% ...   more »

Americans are living longer than ever before, but many older Americans could better deal with their health problems, according to the Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA). To help the elderly stay healthier loinger, the IHA has identified the 10 most ...   more »

If you're a baby boomer, you may already have had "the talk" with your growing children. But have you had "the talk" with your aging parents as well?

That talk involves a frank discussion with parents about financial arrangements for ...   more »