Jan
18
2021
When you speak with your elderly parents, listen for hints.
In many cases, our elders have a great understanding of their limitations. They know what they can, and can not, accomplish. However, they may not be open, honest, and blunt...
Jan
11
2021
How to stay connected with our aging seniors?
I’m convinced that my elderly parents were most happy when socially engaged with other people. Certainly, an occasional stopover from a neighbor or distant relative should be encourage. Any visit from...
Jan
04
2021
Talking with elderly parents about personal, private issues can be difficult. Topics such as aging, health and finances, remaining independent while living at home, or their thoughts about their final wishes, can be every bit as difficult as...
Dec
31
2020
A senior’s emotional health can affect their physical health. We see this all the time.
Aging is not easy. And, being self-aware of your health can be somewhat difficult…even for those elders with strong mental acuity. The physical...
Dec
28
2020
Elders do have something that younger generations lack…experience at life. And they appreciate passing along that expertise, both formally and in casual conversation. Elder adults understand the value of sharing life’s experiences with younger generations. Elders provide a mature...
Dec
22
2020
Memory loss can be a common characteristic in seniors and our elderly parents.
Are your elderly parents beginning to show signs of forgetfulness, or scattered thinking? Before jumping to the conclusion that Alzheimer’s disease has taken hold, realize that...
Dec
21
2020
Do you know the medication schedule for your elderly parents?
For many, this can become a somewhat mind boggling task. And I’m referring to the adult children who are trying to decipher their elderly parent‘s medications! Imagine how confusing it...
Dec
21
2020
Families and caregivers should familiarize themselves with ALL elder medications. Knowing the purpose of each drug can help you to understand and be alert to dosage, schedule, and medical need. Does it address blood pressure, or anxiety? Is it...
Dec
08
2020
How do veterans or eligible surviving spouses apply for the Aid and Attendance pension?
Generally, applications are processed via the mail. Documents include the VA Aid and Attendance form, VA Form 21-2680. There is also an examination...
Dec
01
2020
For eligible veterans who have been disabled while in service, there are levels of monthly financial compensation potentially available. See VA Disability Compensation.
Similarly, the Aid & Attendance pension may also provide some additional financial assistance to...
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
-...
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...
