Many people falsely think Medicare, or their health insurance, is going to pay for home care, or assisted living, or nursing home care when they become seniors and must have some assistance to live independently. The fact is that neither private health insurance nor Medicare covers the cost of long-term in-home services you or your […]
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Aug
Aug
The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly. While it’s still true that the best way to stay safe is to limit your interactions with other people as much as possible and take precautions to prevent getting COVID-19 when you do interact with others, there are a few important things to remember. Do […]
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Jun
Jun
There are several steps you can take to lower your chances of overmedication and negative reactions to medicines. Keep the following tips in mind for safe medication use. Always ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions about your medications. Make a list Keep a list of all of the medications you […]
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May
May
Consider expert guidance and move forward at your own pace by Barry J. Jacobs, AARP, May 27, 2020 Shirley felt unsettled after ending the call with her adult son, Kyle. He had talked excitedly about their state’s announcement that the stay-at-home order had been lifted and that residents could assemble if they adhered to social distancing. He, his […]
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May
May
Many older adults can drive safely well into their 80’s, or even beyond. However, since various physical issues linked to aging can interfere with safe driving, it’s important that older drivers—and the people who care for them—evaluate their needs to keep them safe while they’re on the road. Tips and resources for safe older drivers Seat […]
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Apr
Apr
Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home Marlo Sollitto Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging loved one might need support with completing the activities of daily living. How do you know if […]
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Apr
Apr
Small changes — and big ones, too — can be put in place to accommodate your loved one by Sharon Jayson, AARP, October 28, 2019 With loved ones living longer and needing more care, many families struggle with the best way to help an aging relative. Adapting your home to accommodate another’s needs is a step […]
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Mar
Mar
It can be a bit shocking when your parents suddenly need help. After all, they were taking care of themselves just fine, before you were born, right? However, as we age, our ability to move and think and reason can become seriously compromised by ailments and disabilities. So seniors who wish to stay at home […]
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Mar
Mar
The majority of seniors say that they would prefer to “age in place”—by growing old in the homes they love. But when the time comes for your loved one to get extra help, how do you go about the complicated task of figuring out how much assistance they need? Luckily, there’s a process for this. […]
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Feb
Feb
As seniors get older, their care needs increase. By the time a patient begins qualifying for senior care services like nursing homes, adult day care, or in-home care, their healthcare plans become comprehensive, ranging from help with housework, to daily caregiving to help to coordinating doctor’s visits and running their household. Coordinating those moving pieces […]
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