013 – How to Pay for Eldercare for Aging Parents

In This Episode:

Geriatrician Dr. Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, teams up with experienced geriatric care manager Michelle Allen, LCSW, to discuss a common FAQ: how to pay for elder care. They cover:

• What types of help do elders usually need
• What are the options for eldercare?
• How much does eldercare cost?
• How to pay for eldercare?
• What to know about long-term care insurance
• How Medicaid pays for eldercare

Related episode: 

• 096 – Interview: Paying for Long-Term Care: 2019 Updates

Related Resources:

• Hiring In-Home Caregivers for Aging in Place- What to Know:  https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/hiring-home-care-for-aging-in-place/
• Caring for an aging parent? Learn about Dr. K’s Helping Older Parents programs here: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/helping-older-parents/