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Advice for Caregivers Part 3 – Caregiving for Mom and Dad: Preparing and Handling Transitions in Care Settings
Your parents are healthy, live independently in their own home, and seem to manage well on their own with little help or oversight. But how can you be sure, and what can you do to make sure nothing changes? If you live nearby, visit frequently, occasionally without advance warning–that way you can see how they […]
Advice for Caregivers Part 2 – First Things to Gather as Caregiver for Your Parents & Determining Best Housing Options
Now that you are beginning to understand the challenges of caregiving, have identified and assembled your caregiving team, had the difficult conversation with your aging parents about their visions of the future, and emphasized again and again the need for open communication and feedback, you are ready for the next steps. Some More Fundamentals Some […]
Advice for Family Caregivers Part 1 – Preparing for Your Role as Family Caregiver
Taking on the role of caregiver for your aging parents is a life-altering challenge–both for your parents and for you. For your parents, it marks a transition from the independent life they are used to, a transition where they turn over some, if not all, of the decision making and responsibilities to someone else–namely you […]
Top 5 Signs Your Elderly Parent is the Victim of Financial Abuse
According to a MetLife study, seniors who are most vulnerable to financial abuse are women who are at least 80 years old, who live alone, and who receive help with healthcare or home maintenance. Any senior, however, might become a victim of financial abuse. As our parents age, their declining mental skills and memories make […]
The Cost of Independent Living Communities
Like any other housing, the cost of residing in an independent living community varies. Just as a luxury home in Beverly Hills is more expensive than a ranch house in Topeka, the units in some retirement communities cost more than those in other communities. And just as the rent charged for a single bedroom apartment […]
The Cost of Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Memory Care
Seniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other medical conditions that attack the brain are a constant source of worry for their children and other concerned relatives. Dementia — the erosion of memory and of the ability to think and reason — compounds the difficulty associated with caring for an aging parent. Struggles to provide the […]
The Cost of Homemaker and Home Health Aide Services
Hiring a homemaker and home health aide service makes it possible for a senior to live in his or her own home or to stay with children without fearing that he or she has become a burden. It is usually a less expensive alternative to residing in an assisted living facility. Homemaker and home health […]
Respite Care: Temporary Care for the Caregiver
Caregivers are a huge help to the elderly. They provide comfort, companionship, and assistance with activities that range from eating and bathing to cleaning and cooking. Caregivers take care of seniors, but to do that effectively, they need to take care of themselves. Being a caregiver is a draining and demanding job. Professional caregivers can […]
Supplemental Health Insurance: Medigap
Medicare is the federal program that pays for medical services provided to individuals who have reached the age of 65. Medicare only covers eligible services, which are typically those provided or ordered by a doctor to help a patient recover from an injury or illness. Medicare does not pay for services that are not medically […]
Social Security: The Ins and Outs of Survivors Benefits
Most people are familiar with the social security benefits that the federal government pays to qualified individuals who reach a designated age. Most people are also aware that the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Disability programs provide assistance to some people who are unable to work because of a disabling physical or mental condition. […]