It is true that couples don’t have to spend every last dollar in order to have the cost of skilled nursing covered by governmental benefits. Remember, Medicare does not cover the cost of custodial care in a skilled nursing facility. Medicare only covers short periods of time for rehab after surgery, an accident or other Read More
Family Caregivers – Share the Care
Often families try to do all the care themselves out of love or necessity – or maybe “control”. Whatever it is that causes you to be the only one caring for a dependent older adult – you need to know the importance of finding a balance and sharing the care. Caregiver research shows that Read More
Baby Boomers Trading Retirement Leisure for Parent Care?
This new decade will bring many of the 76 million Baby Boomers who approach retirement, with the dreams and visisons of travel, volunteerism, and enjoying family redirected and derailed, to the reality of aging parents and their increasing dependency. It is my recommendation that every pre-retirement class, workshop or planner cover, for the aging baby Read More
Elders Making Challenging Choices
It has been my honor, over the past 25 years, to help people make hard decisions such as giving up a home of 50 years for a retirement community or a downsized condo. One comes to this decision from various paths; economic reasons, health concerns, loss of spouse or wanting to relocate near adult children. Read More
Placement Doesn’t Have to be a Bad Word
“Placement”, looking at senior housing options, doesn’t have to be a bad word. This week’s New York Times article, “Nursing Homes That Belie the Bad Image“, by Jane E. Brody sheds light on how facilities and nursing homes can be necessarry and not so evil. A Professional Geriatric Care Manager can help choose the right Read More
Jitterbug Cell Phones for Elders
This past weekend, I got a Jitterbug phone for my dad who has early stage dementia. They’re user-friendly cell phones for elders. It has large easy to read and press number keys as well as simple “yes” or “no” and “on/off” buttons. I have programmed in my phone number and labeled it with my name Read More
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