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POLST vs. Advance Directive in California: What Families Need to Know

In California, an Advance Health Care Directive is a legal document any adult can complete to name a healthcare...

Moving an Aging Parent Into Your Home: What to Plan Before You Say Yes

Moving an aging parent into your home can bring families closer and save money, but it works best with...

When Should an Elderly Parent Stop Driving? A California Family Guide

There’s no age at which people must stop driving; the question is ability. Warning signs include new dents and...

Caring for an Aging Parent While Working Full Time: A Practical Guide

Millions of Americans care for an aging parent while holding a job, and most can’t do it alone for...

How to Budget for Home Care: A Simple Month-by-Month Plan

To budget for home care, start with the hours your parent actually needs, multiply by the hourly rate to...

Can Life Insurance Pay for Home Care? 5 Options Families Should Know

Yes, life insurance can sometimes help pay for home care while the policyholder is still living. The main options...

Using a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Home Care: Pros, Risks and Questions to Ask

A reverse mortgage lets homeowners 62 and older turn part of their home equity into cash without making monthly...

Medicare Advantage In-Home Support Benefits: What They Cover and What They Don’t

Some Medicare Advantage plans offer supplemental benefits for in-home support, such as a set number of hours per year...

CalAIM Community Supports: How Medi-Cal Members Get Respite and Personal Care Help

CalAIM Community Supports are optional services that California’s Medi-Cal managed care plans can offer to help members stay safely...