Senior Care Counsel

06/16/2026

The average duration of a caregiver’s role is five and a half years, with 14 percent providing care for five to nine years, and 15 percent with caregiving responsibilities lasting 10 years or more. 💡 Learn more about what it means to be a caregiver, and how to cope when things feel overwhelming. ❤️

Discover ways to manage the emotional and physical terrain of caregiving when there’s no clear finish line

06/12/2026

Millions of individuals in the United States support a friend or relative who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Here are a few tips and recommendations that might assist with daily care and activities. ✔️

Find tips for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, including tips on everyday care, changes in behavior and communication, and caregiver health.

06/08/2026

As your loved one ages, they may need a Power of Attorney to ensure they can pay bills, manage accounts, make time-sensitive decisions, and more. Explore the different types of POA and their roles by reading the guide below. 👇

Learn the common types of power of attorney (general, limited, durable, springing) plus health care decision documents. Compare when each starts, who sh...

06/04/2026

Caregiving can be demanding, but did you know there are apps to make it more manageable? Here's a great list of apps that are designed to help with nearly every challenge. 👇

Discover the best apps for senior caregivers—from medication management to family coordination. The Bristal shares top tools for family caregivers.

06/01/2026

June is . If you have a loved one living with Alzheimer's, you know that communication can be complicated. Here's an infographic you can reference to make things easier and ensure your loved one feels heard. 👂 Learn more in the comments. 👇

05/27/2026

Today is ! Explore how assisted living facilities support seniors and those with dementia by providing quality care every day. 💡

AARP exclusive: More older Americans now live in assisted living than in nursing homes. Uneven oversight challenges quality, affordable care

05/26/2026

Looking for financial relief from the high cost of long-term care? Take our Care Savings Quiz and receive a savings estimate customized to your unique situation. 👇

You don't have to lose your life savings paying for care. Let us guide you to a better solution for you and your loved one.

05/21/2026

Are you aware that there is a medical eligibility level your loved one must meet before they can enter a nursing home? Here's everything you need to know about nursing home eligibility requirements. 👇
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05/19/2026

Over 40 million Americans are caring for family members, and many have become accustomed to taking their loved ones to countless medical appointments. Here are a few tips to help you navigate and assist your parent or family member in getting care. 👇

When you take an aging parent to a medical appointment, you wind up playing many roles. Millions of people in the US are caring for family members and are learning as they go along, so they can ben...

05/13/2026

Did you know that intentionally transferring assets to qualify for Medicaid can lead to a penalty period, making your loved one ineligible during that timeframe? Senior Care Counsel can clarify what counts as a gift under Medicaid and set you up with a dedicated planner to assist. 👇

Each state has a Divestment Penalty Divisor. When applying for Medicaid, the caseworker will total the value of gifts the applicant made, apply the divisor to a calculation, and will determine the length of time the applicant will be ineligible for benefits.