Paid for Family Caregiving? What a concept.

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  • Posted on Jun. 30th, 2009

After my father died, my sister and I were left holding the bag as to what to do with his belongings, as well as having the responsibility of tying up loose ends. In addition to the caregiving hours we racked up before Dad’s death, little did we know that managing the myriad details and documents [...]

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Reflections on Caregiving My Father’s Final Days

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  • Posted on Jun. 29th, 2009

As Fathers Day has just passed, I think of the moments when I didn’t make that split-second decision to be present for someone in need.
And I thank God that I have learned to move when the moment says, ” Go now” and to try to be present when someone I love needs me.
So, this day, [...]

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Financial Planning For the Elderly

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  • Posted on Jun. 28th, 2009

It’s no surprise that with age, seniors often experience increased limitations, the loss of certain abilities and that they require more assistance with the activities of daily living. It is equally unsurprising that one’s finances largely influence the types of services and long-term care available to that individual.
An experienced financial planner for the elderly can [...]

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The Dating Game For Seniors

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  • Posted on Jun. 27th, 2009

Is sixty the new thirty?  If you ask the “baby boomer” generation one will quickly learn the most likely answer will prove to be, “You betcha!” Times have changed and senior life these days simply is not what it use to be thirty years ago especially when it comes to dating. As time marches on, those [...]

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Senior Care Help for Aging Veterans

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  • Posted on Jun. 26th, 2009

Paying for senior care stretches everyone’s budget.  Mary’s mom was running out of money.  Her Alzheimer’s disease meant that a caregiver stayed with her all day while her son was at work.  This was using up her money at a rate of $4000 per month, not to mention normal living expenses.  Mary heard about a [...]

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Mobility Joggers for Outdoor Senior Living

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  • Posted on Jun. 25th, 2009

My grandfather loved the outdoors, and missed his excursions when he moved into an assisted living facility.  Although he was initially satisfied with his choice to be there, he eventually became unhappy.  The staff was caring and attentive, and helped him with short outings whenever possible, but couldn’t take him out into the beautiful, wild [...]

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June 24th Eldercare Carnival

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  • Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009

Welcome to this week’s edition of Eldercare Carnival

James presents Gadgets For Sharp Elderly Minds; Part 1: Exercise Gadgets, 1st in a series of 4 that was  posted at Eldercaregadget.com.
Steve presents Latest News on Elder In Home Care posted at Caring for the Elderly.
Mary presents Elder Caregivers for hire– how to find the best! posted [...]

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Do You Know About Medigap?

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  • Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009

Have you reached age 65?  Finally my husband reached the age that he could purchase a Medigap plan.  Our fingers became uncrossed as we had no major events, only a few minor ones.  We signed up for the Medigap Plan F.  So what’s a Medigap plan?
Medigap is a standalone plan that covers what Medicare doesn’t [...]

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