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How home care modifications help seniors age in place

How Home Care and Modifications Help Seniors Age in Place  

By | Home Health Care, Home Modification and Medical Equipment | No Comments

If you’re an older adult with mobility or health issues, you might be wondering if you can continue living in your current home. Or maybe you’re concerned about your aging parents’ safety and health while they’re living in their home. Instead of moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility, there are options that may allow you to age in place, remain independent and stay your healthiest. Read More

the ultimate guide to senior housing and transition

The Ultimate Guide to Senior Housing and Transition

By | Senior Living Placement Specialist, Senior Moving and Relocation, Senior Real Estate Specialist | No Comments

Although no one wants the time to come, it is important to recognize the signs that your aging parent may no longer be able to safely and independently live alone. This can be a very overwhelming realization for your family. Moving can be stressful for anyone; but making this transition from a long-time home into senior housing communities or  an assisted living residences, is a life-changing experience.  This dramatic life change can be hard for seniors as well as their family members.

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What Are the Qualities of a Good Caregiver?

By | Geriatric Care Manager | No Comments

Each year thousands of families must make the hard decision about the care of an aging relative. While everyone wants the best care possible for their loved one, many people do not know where to begin.  They do not know where to look for help, nor do they understand what caregiver qualities to look for in a caregiver.  It is important that families receive sound advice and work with people they can trust throughout this process.  So what are the qualities of a good caregiver? Let’s take a look. 

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4 Hidden Costs of Family Caregiving

By | Geriatric Care Manager | No Comments

Believe it or not, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving, over 44 million people in the U.S. today are providing care for an aging family member instead of utilizing professional paid family caregiving. Being the caregiver for an older parent takes its toll on families. While these unpaid caregivers think they are saving money by doing it themselves, there are some costs they might not even realize.

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Can You Have Other Insurance Besides Medicare

Can You Have Other Insurance Besides Medicare?

By | Medicare | No Comments

Are you trying to decide what’s the best health coverage for you or a loved one?  What if you already have health insurance? The choices can be confusing and overwhelming. To help you better understand your options, here’s what you should know about Medicare plans and other types of insurance so you can get the right coverage to meet your needs. Read More

What are the differences between Medicare Part A, B, C and D?

What Are the Differences Between Medicare Parts A, B, C and D?

By | Medicare | No Comments

Seniors work hard throughout their lives hoping to spend their retirement in comfort. Their loved ones want to ensure that everything possible gets done to provide proper care. It’s important to understand all of the things that Medicare Part A, B, C and D cover, and what they don’t.  Look at the potential services that might be required for a senior. Is it clear that Medicare will provide compensation for needed care? No one wants to see their loved one cut off from much needed medical services due to a lack of proper coverage.
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The Importance of Expert Healthcare Advocacy for Seniors

The Importance of Expert Healthcare Advocacy for Seniors

By | Health and Wellness | No Comments

Healthcare advocacy for seniors is extremely important, especially for patients who have difficulty expressing themselves. Having an expert on hand to advocate for the elderly will accomplish several things, including maintaining the patient’s health and well-being. Senior advocates can identify potential issues and have them corrected before they start to cause major problems for the patient.  They are also able to speak for the patient when an advocate is needed so that both parties are on the same page when it comes to treatment, costs, and quality of services received.

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How to Improve Your Senior Health, Wellness and Life

By | Health and Wellness | No Comments
Aging in a person’s senior years is as graceful as they make it. They can either slow down and let life pass them by or they can plant their feet, hold on tight and ride out the adventure. In order to live a full and active life, they need to concentrate on their health and wellness. There are still many things that can be accomplished that will help them to remain strong and productive members of society. Wellness takes many forms. Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health should each be a priority. The more effort a person puts into their health and wellbeing, the longer and more satisfying their life will be.

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