To find financial assistance for aging-in-place improvements, you will need to consult with your local government or nonprofit agencies to see if they offer any grants or interest rate discounts. Your bank may also offer some options, but be sure to do your research first.

Here are some of the most common ways that people find financial…

It is possible to download application forms from each state’s Medicaid agency. In fact, it would be a good idea for many seniors and family caregivers to go ahead and get a copy of these forms, if only to see what kind of information the agency requires to process an application. But a serious question remains: Should you plan and apply for Medicaid by yourself or seek professional assistance?…

Understanding Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Sidney Katz, MD, first formulated an index of basic activities that are necessary for a senior to live independently in 1963. The Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living is still used by healthcare professionals to assess functional abilities and evaluate long-term care needs in older adults.

The use of indexes to measure daily functioning is important in the overall assessment of a senior's wellbeing because appropriate levels…