MassHealth administers Medicaid for Massachusetts residents. It has the advantage of offering coverage for long-term care needs such as nursing homes or assisted living. However, it is not easy to qualify for, due to its strict asset and income limits. In order to...
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5 matters to consider when selecting a nursing home
Your family can no longer bear the physical, emotional and financial burden of caring for your elderly parent. The time is now to have those discussions on placing your father into a nursing home. Although you know that this is the right decision, you still have many...
Stopping financial exploitation of the elderly
Abuse of the elderly is a growing problem. In 2017, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs logged 30,000 reports of suspected elder abuse, an increase of 68% over the number in 2011. Although final figures for 2021 are not available, it's quite possible...