Nov
23
2020
How much is the financial benefit for veterans qualified to receive the VA Aid and Attendance pension?
The current maximum monthly VA Aid and Attendance amounts set in 2019 are:
- Single veteran: $1,911
- Veteran & Spouse: $2,266
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Nov
17
2020
Re-posting some initial information on veterans benefits summarized by "A Place for Mom"...more details to follow over next couple of blog posts...
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When it comes to paying for some living expenses, many older adults remain unaware of the options available....
Nov
03
2020
The following guest blog was submitted by Devin Golden, a staff writer for Mesothelioma Guide...
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There are two types of mesothelioma: pleural, and peritoneal. The average age of pleural mesothelioma patients is 72. The average age for peritoneal mesothelioma...
Oct
27
2020
How to treat dementia? There is not an easy answer for a progressive disease. First, a proper diagnosis is needed. That, in itself, may be difficult. Secondly, treatment for dementia behaviors may include a combination of therapies,...
Oct
19
2020
Diagnosing and treating dementia in our elderly parents can be difficult. There are certain communication skills, or methods of approaching and speaking with an senior, which assist in connecting with elderly. But everyone is different, so there...
Oct
16
2020
Social Security and disability benefits will rise by 1.3% next year, with the average monthly benefit increasing by $20 to $1,543 from $1523, according to the Social Security Administration.
The increase accounts for the rise in inflation and is calculated...
Oct
12
2020
We've all heard the phrase, "senior dementia". In some cases, this serves as a catch-all for elderly parents showcasing forgetfulness and/or memory lapses. However, the underlying cause may be a specific kind of dementia, which is generally...
Oct
07
2020
We all have "senior" moments. Everyone has a temporary memory lapse or occasional forgetfulness. But this is different from complete memory loss. Your brain is a part of your body...it needs excercise and good health...
Sep
25
2020
We are all different. And when it applies to bathing our elderly parents, this is certainly true.
Be conscious, and respectful, of your elderly parent’s possible need for privacy, warmth, proper hygiene, and comfort. They may...
Sep
14
2020
The following information provided by PayingforSeniorCare.com, an organization striving to access reliable and up-to-date information about financial resources for seniors...
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With so many plan choices, it can be hard to know which type of plan is best. Below elders can...
Aug
31
2020
The following information compliments of PayingforSeniorCare.com, an organization striving to provide up-to-date information about financial resources for seniors...
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Prior to enrolling in Medicare Advantage (Part C), seniors must first be enrolled in Original Medicare. Anyone who is eligible for Medicare...
Aug
24
2020
The following information provided by PayingforSeniorCare.com , an organization striving to access reliable and up-to-date information about financial resources for seniors...
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Medicare Advantage (Part C), a privately offered alternative to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), has grown in popularity...
Jun
03
2020
Upon being discharged from a hospital (or rehab facility) and returning home, an elder's normal habits and old routines also get re-established. In other words, bad habits can characterize a senior's normal household routine.
This is where professional in-home...
Nov
09
2020
I just had an eye exam last week. I initiated the consult due to experiencing some "flashing light" and resultant "floaters" in my vision. After a complete check-up...vision test; eye pressure; probing for any signs of macular...
