Cancer Recognition and Awareness

In 2015, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer. This alarming statistic affects people and families all over the world. On June 7, 2015, we observed National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States. In an...

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MA Approves Additional Funding for Medicaid

The Massachusetts state legislature has approved an increase in funding for those eligible for Medicaid. (In Massachusetts, often referred to as "MassHealth".) The following news item was made public last week. ****************************************************** Thousands of seniors across the state of Massachusetts are...

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Family Readiness for Parental Care

In an effort to quantify the readiness of families to provide care for their senior loved ones, a recent survey conducted by "A Place For Mom" revealed some of the following hightlights: Steps to Ease the Transition for aging parents. 1....

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Caring for Aging Parents

Are you ready to care for your aging parents? Our nation’s senior population is expected double from 2012 to 2050. While some general health care costs will be covered by government programs, those seniors choosing to remain in their home...

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Industry Conference Talking Points

I came across this information recently. It represents a summary of macro issues concerning our aging senior population... "Increased access to private pay options will be critical to funding care for a rapidly growing senior population. The growing senior population is...

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Anniversary of “Older Americans Act”

This May marks the 50th anniversary of the "Older Americans Act". Congress passed the Act in 1965 in response to a lack of community social services for older persons. Medicare, in effect since July 1, 1966, will also celebrate...

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May is “Older Americans Month”

The following text seems very timely...acknowledgements to Social Security for this information... In May, we recognize "Older Americans Month" to acknowledge older Americans and their contributions to the nation. More than 40 million people in the United States are 65 or...

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When is it time for Nursing Home?

The number of elders living in nursing homes is actually declining, due in part to businesses such as mine which provide homecare assistance for seniors. But at a certain stage of life, the medical attention and care provided by...

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Homecare Provides Individualized Care

More than 1.5 million residents of America currently live in nursing homes. While this number is actually declining, the services required by seniors has greatly expanded. Generally, elders are living in their homes, or assisted living facilities, to a...

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Consider These Forms of Elder “Restraint”

Elder restraints can be much more subtle, and complex, than bed rails and seat belts. Consider the mental functioning, and the physical limitations of seniors. Each is unique. Additional examples for awareness: Tables and Seat Trays • Pushing someone in a wheelchair...

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