Medicare covers physical therapy (PT) when it is medically necessary to treat a disease or injury.

My brother and I are selling my mother’s home. She is on Medicaid and in a nursing home. Does the state get half of the money from the sale? Whom do I contact once the house sells?

People living with memory dysfunction need specialized care. Although there is often an expense involved with getting care, the benefits make it worthwhile.

My relative is about to go under long-term care in a nursing home. He has unused funds from years of receiving Social Security and SSI on a Direct Express debit card. They are over $10,000. Will this disqualify him from Medicaid?

I brought my husband from long-term care because I did not like it; his Medicaid was cancelled. Can he apply for Medicaid for in-home care?

Many people are unaware that there is coverage to help families lay their loved ones to rest. Depending on your state, Medicaid may cover some funeral costs and other final expenses.

As we near retirement, we may assume that once Medicare kicks in, our medical insurance premiums will be fixed. However, many people don’t realize that there are special rules regarding how much they pay for Medicare Parts B and D if they are in a higher income range.

Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) present a solution for people who wish to avoid the strain of moving and remain in one senior living community that meets their evolving needs.

Many power of attorney forms allow for a variety of options in designating who may act as your agent. Depending on the rules of your state, this can be one person or more than one person.

In an effort to cut back on overuse of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes, the federal government is launching an investigation to help families more accurately assess the safety, quality, and transparency of these types of facilities.