Planning

Learn about Medicare advantage plans and Medicare prescription drug plans

AARP provides a variety of resources for the advanced planning process. This may be useful to individuals looking...

Provides uninsured and underinsured Nevadans with access to medical treatment, including dental and vision, at greatly reduced prices....

This website provides an advanced planning how-to-guide. Individuals go step-by-step through an educational overview of advanced planning.

Investigates and prosecutes Medicaid provider fraud, patient abuse or neglect, and misappropriation of trust funds.

This website contains information and resources about various topics.

Enables individuals to remain in their homes. Caregiving services, case management, personal emergency response systems, multiple different programs...

Seven week class taught in the Spring and Fall that goes over information for estate planning, wills, trusts,...

The power of attorney document allows a person with dementia (called the principal) to name another individual (called...

By using this form, an adult with an intellectual disability can create a durable Power of Attorney for...

The Durable Power of Attorney for finances appoints an individual to manage the finances and property of the...

The Durable Power of Attorney for health care appoints someone to ensure that health care wishes are followed....

The Eldercare Locator is a service available for seniors. The Eldercare Locator connects seniors with meals, home care,...

Offers information about various hearing assistance programs such as hearing devices offered at lower costs or covered by...

The Washoe County Law Library's Lawyer in the Library program gives the public an opportunity to speak with...

Website addressing the questions related to long term care through a large variety of resources, and provides information...

Medicaid offers various coverage plans to help eligible seniors cover the cost of their health costs.

Information on Medicare, including comparisons of Medicare and medigap plans. Call the number to speak with licensed insurance...

Search engine used to search for programs available to lower the cost of certain medication.

Provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services to our community and the surrounding areas.

Nevada Care Connection works with Nevadans one-on-one with older adults, people with disabilities, the people who care for...

Representative payee provider with social security and the VA.

Provides free legal services to low income Nevadans.

Website providing resources and forms regarding advanced planning and end-of-life care.

Free legal assistance for problems faced by low-income seniors including elder rights law, including, but not limited to,...

Office for Consumer Health's Alliance mission is to provide consumers with education, advocacy and assistance regarding healthcare needs...

Offers many plans for different coverage.

This website provides an advance planning guide full of detailed answers and information.

Helps find insurance for a variety of needs.

Toll free number which provides legal assistance to seniors.

Cover the cost of prescriptions only while in the gap between coverage for Medicaid Part D.

Lawyer referral and information service.

Provides free, in depth, one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, friends, and caregivers. Assistance...

Appoints a public guardian to manage the personal and/or financial affairs for an individual who is unable to...

Appoints a representative to manage the funds for seniors who are no longer able to manage their own...

Tod Sherman is a family caregiver for his wife, Dawn, and his son, Doug. He shares his story...

Advocacy for your family members is important. Families—not institutions—provide the majority of caregiving to chronically ill and disabled...

If you try to handle caregiving responsibilities by yourself, it will lead to stress-related health problems and even...

I know from experience while I was a caring for my mom, that when you are a caregiver...

This is part three of three in the series, “Fraud, Scams, and Tips to Help Protect Yourself,” written...

How should you prepare for an in-person appointment in this time of Covid? If you are living with...

End of life is inevitable. We all die, whether it is expected or not. When we prepare for...

Preparing for long-term care should be mandatory due to a lot of unexpected factors that could arise. Health...

Preparing to care for an aging parent ahead of time is important for everyone to do. The year...

When we were kids, we could not wait to get behind the wheel to be free to go...

“You don’t have to actually say goodbye, but you can all prepare for the parting that eventually comes.” ...

20 years ago if I told you that there was a wireless product that you wore around your...

The Impact of grief on Society:  While death is a normal part of life, our society doesn’t do...

The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care appoints someone to ensure that health care wishes are followed....

The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care appoints someone to ensure that health care wishes are followed....

The Durable Power of Attorney for Finances appoints an individual to manage the finances and property of the...

The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care appoints someone to ensure that health care wishes are followed....

This downloadable chart will allow you to record a list of all the medications that the person you...

Some forms cannot be downloaded on this site and need to be written and reviewed by medical or...

The Sanford Center for Aging Guidebook is an instructional manual on how to be a new family caregiver.

Esta guía tiene como intención brindar utilidad a los cuidadores no renumerados. Quizá no incluya todo lo que...

To see if Medicare covers the costs of the medication your family member uses, you can go to...

Our focus is to share information about resources and services for family caregivers. Below are resources where you...

An advance directive is an umbrella term for any document that directs healthcare for a patient. Living wills...

Medical appointments can be stressful and frustrating, but there are tips to make these appointments more beneficial for you,...

Part A covers hospital costs. Part B covers doctor’s visits, laboratory services, durable medical equipment (oxygen, wheelchairs, etc.),...

The need for Medicaid benefits arises when a senior enters nursing care and needs long-term care. Medicare only...

A do not resuscitate (DNR) order is another kind of advance directive. A DNR is a request not...

A durable power of attorney for finances appoints someone to manage the finances and property of the person...

A durable power of attorney for healthcare appoints someone to ensure that healthcare wishes are followed. You can...

A living will, or directive to physicians, is a form detailing a person’s wishes for medical treatment in...

A POLST (Physician Order for Life Sustaining Treatment) form specifies a person’s wishes about certain medical treatments they...

When looking for a financial adviser, you may want to ask if the adviser is acting as a...

Medication delivery is a service that will deliver medication to your home addresses. This service may not be...