This section of Maisage focuses on explanations — not sales, not pressure. Each topic is based on publicly available information and aims to help you understand how key parts of the aging and care system actually work, in plain language you can use.
These pages do not provide legal, financial, or medical advice. They are meant to help you see your options more clearly so you can ask better questions, plan with your family, and make decisions that fit your life.
Understand the foundation of Medicare — Parts A, B, C, and D — and how they work together. Learn how Medicare Advantage and Medigap differ, what they do and don’t cover, and why Medicare is a medical coverage base, not a complete aging plan.
Read about Medicare basicsLearn how medication prices are shaped by manufacturers, insurance, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and pharmacies. Understand why the same medicine can cost very different amounts in different places, and how to use transparent pricing tools to compare options.
Explore medication cost basicsMedicaid is often treated as the default plan — “when the money runs out, Medicaid will take over.” This guide explains, using public information, how Medicaid long-term care works, where it does and does not pay, and what spend-down and look-back rules mean.
Learn about Medicaid & long-term careHospice can provide powerful support in the final phase of life, but it does not cover everything. For example, hospice care generally does not cover room and board — a detail that surprises many families. This guide explains what hospice usually covers, what it doesn’t, and how families can plan around that gap.
Understand hospice coverageAssisted living, nursing homes, memory care, and independent living all look similar from the outside, but they operate under very different rules and cost structures. This guide walks through the major settings and how they are licensed, paid for, and evaluated.
Learn about care settingsMany older adults want to stay at home as long as possible. This guide explains the landscape of in-home caregivers, home health, companion services, and practical supports like meal prep, transportation, laundry, and housekeeping, using public information.
Explore staying home with supportFor veterans and surviving spouses, VA benefits can be an important part of the care and cost picture. This guide uses public information to outline Aid & Attendance, basic eligibility concepts, and where it may fit into an overall plan.
Learn about VA-related supportsSocial media can help older adults stay close to family, community, and interests — but it can also feel overwhelming or risky. This guide explains, in simple terms, how to use social media more safely, avoid common scams, and stay connected without losing control or privacy.
Read about social media & older adults