Elder Transitions Planning™

Deadlines For Medicare Coverage Choices

Nov 06, 2012

Open enrollment started on October 15, 2012 for 2013 enrollment. You have until December 7 to pick a...

Reverse Mortgages Are Causing Some To Lose Their Homes

Nov 06, 2012

A reverse mortgage can be a great tool in the right circumstances, but if you aren’t careful you c...

Claiming A Parent As A Dependent

Jul 07, 2012

If you are caring for your mother or father, you may be able to claim your parent as a dependent on ...

Five Ways To Prevent Medication Mistakes

May 29, 2012

If 1.5 million serious medication mistakes happen every year, and 100,000 people die from them, how...

House Votes To Repeal Long-term Care (Class Act) Program

Mar 25, 2012

On February 1, 2012, the U.S. House repealed a long-term care insurance program created by the 2010 ...

Latest Long Term Care Cost Figures

Feb 22, 2012

The cost of long-term care continues its upward climb, according to the 2011 MetLife Market Survey ...

You Are Turning 65: Must Do Checklist

Feb 22, 2012

If you’re about to turn age 65 (or know someone who is) it’s wise to start taking care of a few ...

What You Pay Your Doctor Under Medicare Depends

Jan 21, 2012

If you have original Medicare, the doctor you visit can make a difference in how much you have to pa...

Michigan Implements Estate Recovery Program

Nov 22, 2011

Michigan recently began its long anticipated “Estate Recovery” program. The program enables the ...

New Deadlines For Medicare Choices

Oct 17, 2011

Open enrollment starts a month earlier this year - so expect information about your options to arriv...