Texas has about 3.65 million residents age 65 or older. Approximately 36 percent of this population has a disability. In the United States, about 16.3 percent of the population is 65+ and about 34 percent of that group has a disability. Find Texas senior services… Read More
Being in denial about the changes aging can bring could mean that older adults could have fewer choices and less support when they need it. These changes can impact your health, happiness, independence and aspects of daily living such as finances, health, safety and housing.… Read More
If you’ve been responsibly saving for your retirement over the years, congratulations! However, while successfully building a nest egg is quite an accomplishment, remember that what you do after you retire can be just as crucial to your long-term financial health as what you did… Read More
Find a Texas Skilled Nursing Facilities Choosing a nursing home is one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. Your spouse, parent or another loved one needs to care that assisted living or home health care simply cannot provide. The majority of Texas nursing… Read More
There are several different types of care available for people who are aging, seriously ill, or living with a disability. Some Medicare covers, and others, it does not. The following is an over-view of Medicare Coverage. What IS NOT Covered by Medicare Non Medical In-Home… Read More
For the 70 percent of people older than 65 who the experts say will need long-term care at some point in their lives the costs just notched up again. Genworth Cost of Care Survey: The national annual median cost of care now ranges from $102,200… Read More
Are you ready for Medicare Open Enrollment 2020? Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th and runs until December 7th. While that seems like plenty of time it’s less than two months. The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period begins on October 15th and continues through December… Read More
Find a Texas Nursing Home Facilities: Each year, the State inspects every Texas nursing home and prepares nursing home inspection reports (survey report) regarding nursing home violations. This report cites deficiencies found by state surveyors during inspections of the facilities. It describes these violations in… Read More
The Health and Human Services (HHS), Regulatory Services Division, Licensing and Credentialing Section and Enforcement – Texas Long Term Care Facilities. Click here to learn more. The Importance of Texas Long-Term Care Facilities Regulations. If you have a family member in long-term care and you… Read More
The nursing home staff to patient ratio is SO important. Most of the day-to-day direct care that residents receive is from nurse aides with licensed nurses supplementing this care in good facilities. Walking with residents to the dining room; helping with eating, going to the… Read More
