senior care
Having Important Conversations: Talking to Parents about Senior Care this Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Umbra Health Advocacy! As we gather with loved ones to share gratitude and good food, we also have a unique opportunity. When family comes together, it’s the perfect time to start important conversations about planning for your parents’ senior care as they age. These talks might feel uncomfortable…
Read MoreThe $100,000 Question: How Will You Pay for Long-Term Care Costs?
Many families face a hard reality when a loved one needs long-term care. Most people haven’t saved for it. They are shocked to learn how much assisted living or a nursing home costs. Even more surprising? Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term care. To help our clients understand their options, we talked with Ericka Marini, CFP®,…
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Plan Canceled for 2027? Get Your Complete Action Plan
You opened your mailbox and found a letter you weren’t expecting. Your insurance company is no longer offering your plan. The Medicare Advantage plan you relied on won’t be available starting January 1, 2027. If this happened to you, you’re not alone. Now that Medicare has published its 2027 plan data, we know how big…
Read MoreCaregiving Resource Guide for Employers
At some point in their lives, 80% of our workforce will be a caregiver to a loved one. This caregiving resource guide provides information on national caregiving resources as well as information about common resources available locally. We hope this will be helpful to employers and their Human Resources team in thinking about how they…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Elder Care Facility for Your Loved Ones: 5 Expert Tips
Finding the best elder care facility for your loved ones can be a challenging task. Whether you’re exploring in-home senior care, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities, it’s important to understand your options. In this guide, we’ll share 5 essential tips to help you navigate the process of selecting the best elder care facility, ensuring…
Read More5 Expert Tips for Managing Your Elderly Parent’s Healthcare
Your parents raised you. They changed your diapers, loved you, and supported you when you tried everything from soccer to dance. As an adult child, you want to take care of your elderly parent and make sure they have the best life possible. Securing quality healthcare for your elderly parent can be one of the…
Read MoreIs Your Doctor Listening? How to Get the Healthcare Answers You Need
It can be hard to get healthcare answers, especially when you don’t feel heard. Having an advocate by your side can make all the difference.
Read MoreSolo Aging: How to Get the Best Healthcare
Are You Solo Aging? You’re Not Alone. If you’re someone growing older without a spouse, children, or close family nearby, you’re part of a trend known as solo aging. You might have quietly wondered: What will happen if I get sick? Who will speak for me if I can’t? Who can help you decide when…
Read MoreHow To Manage Your Loved One’s Care Remotely
Managing your loved one’s care can be tough, especially if you’re trying to do it from a distance. Learn how to work well with facility staff and get the support you need.
Read More“When I’m Sixty-Four” and If I’m Alone….
Back in 2004, I was between husbands, and in my early 50s. As silly as that may sound (“between husbands”), the truth was, I spent 18 years with that status, between divorce and remarriage… and I was alone. “Alone” is the key to today’s post. Back in 2004, I was also diagnosed with a rare…
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