by Toni King | Jan 9, 2025 | Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Toni Says
What’s the difference in home health care and at-home care? Dear Toni, I need your help regarding my parents who are in their late 80s. My mother has been disabled with Parkinson’s for the past 3 years and my father has been her caretaker, but due to his recent heart...
by Toni King | Jun 28, 2022 | Long-Term Care, Medicare
Laid-Off … What Are My Medicare Options? Hello Toni: My husband, David, has been laid-off because of what is happening to the economy and rising gas prices. He is 68 and has never enrolled in Medicare. I am turning 65 this September and we both are covered under his...
by Toni King | Jun 7, 2022 | Long-Term Care, Toni Says
America Get Prepared! Hurricane Season Starts June 1st!! Toni: In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey absolutely devastated my wife. Now, her 84-year-old mother is living in an assisted living facility, and we live over 10 miles away from her. What can we do to be prepared...
by Toni King | Nov 4, 2021 | Long-Term Care
Long Term Care Illness…Baby Boomers Biggest Retirement Expense Morning, Toni: I read your recent article about the cost of nursing homes nationwide and I am concerned that I may wipe out my 401K or savings if a long-term care need arises. I am a 68-year-old retiree...
by Toni King | Jun 24, 2021 | Long-Term Care, Medicare, Medicare Part B, Toni Says
Why Did COBRA Cost Me $40K in Medical Expenses? Reader Alert: Many employer benefit group plans terminate the day you are no longer working full-time. Explore employer group medical plan rules and options with Medicare if you or your spouse are 65 or older....
by Toni King | May 5, 2020 | Long-Term Care, Medicare
Will Medicare Cover Long Term Care Issues Caused By COVID-19? Morning, Toni: I read your recent article about COVID-19 and Medicare and recently my husband has contacted this terrible virus. He has been in ICU due to his delicate health issues because he is an...
