Protecting Senior Assets

Protecting the assets of an elderly person from scams and depletion can be a difficult endeavor. There are numerous types of fraud that target the elderly population and even some government programs like Medicaid can pose a threat to a senior's money. Learn how to effectively safeguard the assets of an aging loved one.

Articles About Protecting Senior Assets

Leaving Home: Will Medicaid Exempt Your Senior Parent's House?
Even after they enter a nursing home, an elder's personal residence will not be counted as part of their assets.
At What Age Should You Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?
At what age should you purchase long-term care insurance? The younger you are, the lower the premiums in many cases.
Preventing the 5 Kinds of Elder Abuse
There are five basic types of elder abuse: physical, sexual, psychological, financial and neglect.

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Q&A with the Experts on Protecting Senior Assets

Will Medicare pay for a nursing home for someone who has advanced Alzheimer's?
Medicare will only pay for 100 days in a nursing home, even if the elder has Alzheimer's disease. Medicaid does not have a time limit.

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