Have you ever walked into your aging parent’s home and seen a stack of Medicare papers on the kitchen table? Has the thought crossed your mind that maybe you should have these papers come directly to you since they seem so confusing to your Mom? Is your Dad asking you which Part D drug plan...Read More

Senior Move Managers are professionals who specialize in assisting older adults and their families with the emotional and physical aspects of relocation and/or “aging in place.” A Senior Move Manager (SMM) can help you develop an overall move or “age in place” plan. This might include helping you decide what modifications need to be made...Read More

I am often asked to describe the benefits derived by adult children of aging parents when they elect to work with a family transition coach. Perhaps the best way to answer this question is through an example. I’ve changed some of the personal details to preserve the privacy of those involved, but the situation itself...Read More

One of the most difficult aspects of parenting your parents is the very delicate balance between preserving their independence and taking charge. While most of us will perceive it as “easier” to take on an activity ourselves, it is usually better to find a way to get the job done in a manner that allows...Read More

Today was a very interesting session at the Medical Billing Adovcates of America’s (www.billingadvocates.com) annual workshop. We spent the day hearing interesting speakers from the Florida Attorney General’s office talk about fraud and abuse as it applies to medical billing. We also spent time with an attorney who specializes in helping patients fight with their...Read More

I have the distinct pleasure of attending the Medical Billing Advocate of America’s (www.billadvocates.com) annual workshop this weekend in beautiful Boca Raton, Florida. Over the next few days I plan to entertain you with war stories I hear from other advocates. I understand there will be about thirty of us here for the workshop, so...Read More

When it comes to our parents, it’s only a matter of time before we adult children need to become more involved in their day-to-day lives. Unless we are incredibly lucky, our parents won’t live to be 100 and die in their sleep with no deterioration in their physical or mental abilities. For the rest of...Read More

As the healthcare debate rages in Washington and around the country, it seems as though a big piece is missing — long term care. How can we fully fix the problem of paying for health care if we ignore the reality that even those who have medical insurance coverage often don’t have the means to...Read More

There was a terrific article over the weekend by Carla K. Johnson of the Associated Press regarding the lack of price transparency in health care. As Ms. Johnson writes, “Finding out how much a medical procedure costs is more difficult and mysterious than buying a new car. With a new car, there’s a sticker price....Read More