There are many questions that people tend to have when it comes to a potential move of a senior into an assisted living community, and some of these naturally tend to revolve around costs and how they will be covered. One particularly common such question: Will Medicare pay for assisted living? At Cozy Retire, we’re
There are several common questions that often arise regarding financial areas when you or someone in your family is considering a move to an assisted living facility, and one of the most frequent is this: Is assisted living tax deductible? The answer is often yes, though there are some important nuances to be aware of.
There are a few decisions that can be naturally difficult to make in our lives as we age, and one of these for those who are approaching or have already entered senior age range is a potential move to a retirement community. While this is a step that some people resist for understandable reasons, there
While there’s often a natural and understandable focus on many areas of physical health among seniors and older adults, the realm of mental health is also one that should never be forgotten about in these age ranges. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and the two often go together – and there
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month around the US, and this is a time of year that’s ideal for considering many home care and hospice professionals and the benefits they offer to seniors and other patients. Just like caregivers who work in assisted living or other specific senior facilities, home care and hospice
October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month, a month meant to both bring families together and improve health and dietary areas for everyone involved. There are numerous people who stand to benefit from participation in Eat Better, Eat Together Month, and seniors are definitely one of the most notable. At Cozy Retire, dietary needs and
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and there are several groups of people who may benefit from knowing more about cholesterol in the body and the importance of keeping its levels in healthy ranges. One such group is seniors, who may be more susceptible to cholesterol-related issues for a few reasons – but can easily
There are a few kinds of medical or health-related exams that become even more important as we get into the later years of life, and eye exams are a great example. Vision is one of a few areas that can decline with age for some people, and this is one of several reasons why regular
Staying properly hydrated is important for people of all ages, but tends to take on some increased meaning for people in certain age ranges. Seniors and older adults in particular are often at a high need for proper hydration, and lack thereof can lead to more significant issues than at other ages in life. At
While there is no known “cure” for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, research has shown several areas that can play a role in helping reduce initial onset, symptoms or even severity of these conditions. One great example here is simple socialization with friends, family and other people in our lives, which
