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Aging-Issues, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Caregivers, Dementia Care, Family Caregiver Support, Long-Term Care Planning, Respite care, Senior Health, Senior Safety

Not Sure How to Act When Visiting Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease? These Tips Can Help.

It may sometimes be a bit intimidating to know what to mention and how to behave when spending some time with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. And, sadly, due to a…

Aging-Issues, Long-Term Care Planning

Why It Pays to be Proactive When Talking About a Financial Care Plan

It’s a sensitive topic to go over with aging parents, but one which needs to be resolved at some point: a financial care plan. Many adult children are reluctant to step into…

Aging-Issues, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Benefits of Homecare Assistance, Dementia Care, Family Caregiver Support, Home Care Services, Long-Term Care Planning

Dividing Caregiver Costs Without Causing Family Uproar

Do you recall how challenging it could be when you were young to learn the lesson of sharing with your brothers and sisters? While the incredible importance of taking into consideration other…

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Aging-Issues, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Commentary, Elder Abuse, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicare, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety

When Less Is Best: Seniors Can Receive Too Much Health Care

We desire the right health care for our loved ones, but is it possible that on occasion, less is best? Based upon a recent report published by Dr. Martin Makary, professor of…

Activities for Seniors, Aging-Issues, Benefits of Homecare Assistance, Elder Depression, Long-Term Care Planning, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety

When Taking Care of Parents Turns into a Battle of Wills

It is an amazing feeling to know that you are protected, safe and cared for. Dads and moms thrive on making certain their kids are surrounded in the comfort of understanding their…

Aging-Issues, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicare, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety

Medicare Appeals: How Older Adults Can Succeed in Getting the Coverage They’re Entitled to

On average, seniors are each taking 15 - 18 different prescribed medications, so Medicare coverage of these medicines is often extremely important. And with a typical price tag of greater than $11,000…

Home Care Services, Long-Term Care Planning

Affording Home Care: Payment Options You May Not Know

Pick a senior, any senior, and you’re likely to hear the same sentiments: the vast majority of older adults agree that they’d prefer to spend their elder years at home over moving…

Long-Term Care Planning

Key Documents to Include in Your Estate Plan

The older you get, the more important it is that you create an estate plan that addresses everything from distribution of your assets to expression of your health care wishes. For those…

Long-Term Care Planning

Use This Free Checklist to Find the Perfect Senior Home Care Solution

When the time comes that a senior’s health, safety and wellbeing could be improved with a little extra care, companionship or assistance, taking that first step can be overwhelming. The good news…

Benefits of Homecare Assistance, Long-Term Care Planning

3 Reasons to Consider Home Health Care Services for Elder Care

As our loved ones age and experience health issues, it becomes increasingly difficult for us to ensure that they are receiving proper treatment and living in a safe way. Home health care…

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