Today, primarily because of the advances in medical science and personal health awareness, we are living longer than at any other time in our history.
This increased longevity may, unfortunately, bring with it increased chances for us to contract both mentally and physically debilitating diseases. Such diseases may require treatment and care that is beyond what our families are capable of providing at home. As such, many times long-term nursing home care is your only option.
Among the concerns of a family facing the prospect of admitting a loved one to a nursing home is how they will afford the costs which, in Pennsylvania, are approximately $8,000 per month. Continue Reading The Cost of Nursing Home Care