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Local Care

Staying in your home and planning for ways to keep your environment safe and accessible? Considering a move to a community that offers more support? Not sure what your options are? Our local care content can help.

Whether you're looking for ways to stay in your home as you age or searching for community living options such as assisted living or memory care facilities that offer more support, our local care content can help.

Seven Things You Should Know About Medicare’s Home Health Care Benefit

Aug 16, 2024
A health care worker/nurse is visiting a senior man, using a digital tablet.

Hospice Care for People with Medicare

Aug 15, 2024

Does Medicaid Pay for Nursing Homes? A Comprehensive Guide

Aug 12, 2024

Does Medicare Cover Nursing Homes? What Older Adults and Caregivers Should Know

Aug 12, 2024

Does Medicaid Pay for Independent Living?

Aug 12, 2024
Can Medicaid help cover the costs of assisted living? Learn about Medicaid waiver programs and how they can make long-term care more affordable.

When Should You Start Investing in Long-Term Care Insurance?

Aug 08, 2024
Long-term care in any setting can be costly. That’s why it’s vital to include this type of care in your long-term financial plan. Here’s what all adults need to consider.

Need Help with Local Care Options?

We want you to feel more informed about your options and more confident about the next steps in your search process. NCOA Adviser's Local Care Reviews Team works hard to provide clear, transparent information to older adults and their caregivers seeking senior living and home care. 

Will long-term care insurance cover assisted living expenses? Learn what these policies cover, what they cost, and what to consider when buying one.

What Are My Rights In A Nursing Home?

Aug 05, 2024
Nursing home residents have federally protected rights to living conditions and medical care that promote their quality of life.

What Is Long-Term Care Insurance?

Apr 30, 2024

How Will Medicaid Cover Long-Term Care If I’m Over Income?

Apr 24, 2024

Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?

Nov 07, 2023

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Eldercare Locator

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Whether help is needed with services such as meals, home care or transportation, the Eldercare Locator can point you in the right direction.

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