Elder Fraud and Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
It breaks our hearts to listen to stories on the news of vulnerable older adults who’ve endured mistreatment and abuse, and maybe it seem as though it is something that happens to “somebody else” – definitely never to our very own family members. However, nearly five million seniors in the United States are subjected to […]
How Geriatric Care Managers can Help Coordinate Care for Your Loved Ones
Families are wonderful pillars of support, particularly when a loved one needs assistance. But when everyone wants to be involved with a relative’s care, there’s bound to be opposing opinions regarding the care plan and coordination. This is when tempers can begin to rise and family goes from being supportive to stressful. In times of […]
Random acts of kindness ARE contagious!
You’ve heard that a spirit of kindness and generosity can spread to others, but did you know that it’s actually been proven? A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that for people who have experienced generosity, not only does the spirit of generosity persist in them, but they […]
How to set the stage for a good night’s rest
As we get older, our circadian clocks get off….making it difficult to obtain a solid night’s rest on a regular basis. Here are some tips to encourage your body to get a healthy sleep: Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule, including weekends. Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine such as soaking in a […]
What you didn’t know about long-term care insurance
You’ve heard the rumblings….health care reform….Medicare misery…and the expected senior care upheaval of the boomer generation, the so called “silver tsunami”. Perhaps now is the time to take a second look at a long-term care insurance policy. What you might not have known is that long-term care insurance does often cover the cost of in-home […]
So what’s the big deal about home health care, anyway?
It used to be that when the term “home health care” was brought up, visions of doctors with little black bags ringing your doorbell would spring to mind. But of course home health care nowadays encompasses a wide array of services and benefits to individuals. Did you know that seniors who go to nursing homes […]
Studies report home care is more affordable and promotes more healing than a nursing home
According to the Genworth 2009 Annual Cost of Care Survey, on average, the annual cost to stay in a nursing home in New Hampshire is $90k; the annual cost for home care, however, is $51k. Besides the cost savings, for those that are able to remain in their own homes, it can mean a great […]
The Benefits of Home Care
It’s a common question I hear….is home care going to be the best choice for my parent or my grandparent or my spouse? Although a 2009 AARP article reports that a vast majority (89%) of Americans age 50+ prefer to remain in their own homes as long as they can, it’s never easy to navigate […]
Long-Term Care
(Plymouth – Oct 5, 2009) – Long-term care is a subject of growing importance in today’s aging society, since according to the American Society on Aging, after age 65, a full 70 percent of Americans will need some form of long-term care. Not only will long-term care solutions be a major issue for the parents […]
Planning for Your Elder Years
If we were to ask an older person what his or her most important concerns for aging are, we would probably get a variety of different answers. According to surveys frequently conducted among the elderly, the most likely answers we would receive would include the following three principal concerns or life wishes: Remaining independent in […]