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Caring for Yourself When You Are a Caregiver
Millions of Americans take care of a friends or family members as “informal caregivers” – unpaid support helping with daily living activities, managing chronic health conditions and/or disabilities, ensuring insurance information and critical long-term planning is up-to-date as well as many other tasks....
Mediconnect: Unbiased Healthcare Solutions
Sally, a lifelong resident in the South Hills of Allegheny County, was a nervous wreck at a time in her life when things were spinning out of her control. Her husband, a retired state trooper, had recently passed away. He handled all the business aspects of their household. While grieving her loss,...
The Role of the Adult Day Center
Where can an aging adult go to socialize, laugh, sing, exercise, receive health care, and eat well-balanced, nutritious meals?
Many adult day centers offer these benefits and more for aging adults who require additional assistance during the day due to health reasons. Currently there are 4,600 adult...
PLOWS Council on Aging urges awareness of elder abuse, especially during pandemic
The southwest suburban PLOWS Council on Aging wants to shed light on elder abuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness month to better serve seniors age 60 and older and others age 18 to 59 living with disabilities.
The not-for-profit, which marks its 45th year on Thursday, enables clients in...
Don't Go Long-Term Alone (English Version)
There are a lot of different options for long-term care, as you can see from this book. Each comes with its own unique pros and cons. One of those is the cost of the care. Assisted living can range from the low $2,000’s all the way up to $6,000+ per month. Memory care usually starts in the high $4,0...
How to Decide which Face Mask to Use During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The best way to protect ourselves and our loved ones is through social distancing, mask wearing and practicing good hand hygiene. Select the mask that works best for you and the circumstances and stay safe!
Types of masks for COVID-19 protection:
Homemade Cotton Face Masks – This kind of mask offers...
Caring for Someone with Dementia During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is making everyday life challenging for all of us, but that’s especially true if you’re caring for someone with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease or another cause. You may be providing care in your home without the community supports that you’re used to, or...
Getting Around to It: The Significance of Advance Directives
An advance directive allows you to voice your choice about healthcare decisions in the event you can’t speak for yourself. Only 20-30% of Americans report having an advance directive.
You may think it is hard to plan how you want to live before you die. However, it can be empowering and help you make...
Seniors Blue Book Greater Dallas | 2020 Edition
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Seniors Blue Book is celebrating 5 years in the Greater Dallas area and a lot has happened!
We partnered with Aging2.0 to focus on accelerating local, aging-focused innovation, where I serve as the DallasChapter Ambassador. We volunteer with a variety of local organizations dedicated to the aging population, such...
Staying Engaged During a Pandemic
One year ago, we had never heard the term, novel coronavirus COVID-19. Now, every day we are hearing or reading about the virus behind our current global pandemic. The effects of the virus are profound physically, economically, and emotionally.
Among the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control...
Adult Day Services – Cost Effective Person-Centered Care
As your loved one ages, they may begin to be impacted by complex medical conditions, dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease and other conditions that result in their needing help with their daily care.
Many adult children become caregivers of their aging parents and become “sandwiched” between caring for aging...
Census 2020 is Coming Soon Make Sure Illinois Counts!
It’s almost time to participate in that once-a-decade American tradition once again.
On Census Day, April 1, 2020 the federal government will begin its constitutional obligation to count every single person living in the US. Most households can begin to participate around mid-March, when letters with...
COVID Recovery — A Front Line Perspective
No one ever imagined what living in a pandemic would be like, and certainly never planned to find out. Healthcare has completely changed as we know it and may never return to its previous status. As we all navigate these new uncertain times, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
In March 202...
How Can I Sell My Home During a Pandemic?
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I spent January, February and early March helping many folks who were at different stages of downsizing. Some knew they had a home waiting for them in one of the Homestead Communities, while others were moving out of the area to be closer to grandchildren. None of them expected a moratorium on real...
Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh
Right now, 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and by the year 2050, that number will jump to 14 million Americans according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Currently, 400,000 Pennsylvanians over age 65 are living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and that number...
HELPFUL TIPS TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AT HOME!
Making it possible for one to age-in-place and live independently can be a challenge, but it is not impossible. CareAparent™ can help you live independently. One day at a time. One step at a time.
1. Make the Home Safe
The most common injuries to seniors living at home are the result of falls. Precautions...
Protecting Your Savings After a Nursing Home Admission
If you have a spouse or parent in a nursing home, you should read this article. Everyone knows that nursing homes are expensive.
However, you likely don’t know the techniques that are available to protect your family’s savings. It is sometimes possible to gain Medicaid eligibility, even if you’ve...
You Don’t Have to Go Broke to Get Care
In my elder law practice it is very common to meet seniors who need nursing home or community care, but are reluctant to seek out help because of the cost. This is understandable. Take the hypothetical case of Fred and Wilma.
Fred worked hard at the quarry for decades to accumulate sufficient retirement...
I Got the Call to Be Here in 90 Days…Now What?!?
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You’ve been on a waiting list for a senior living facility for years. In the meantime, your “dream cruise” is planned and that family reunion is around the corner...then you get “the call." If you’re like many downsizing Seniors the question echoing in your mind is; “What do I do about the house?” ...
When Do I Need A Certified Elder Law Attorney?
The legal needs of seniors are unique. They must concern themselves with a variety of programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Seniors also have unique estate planning concerns. They may have to rely more on family members and need well-crafted legal documents like a good Power of Attorney....