Elder Care ABC

I’ve heard certain stories a thousand times (literally!) while being a caregiver for my aging family members.  These are the stories that come easily, often involving youthful escapades.  I am embarrassed to admit it took some time for me to realize there are vital life stories that rarely make it to the surface.  Now that [...]

Welcome to the July 8th EldercareABC Blog Carnival.  Grab a chair and join us while we read what others are saying about elder care around the net. Kelsey Grace presents Sympathy Plants » How Much to Spend on Plants for a Funeral posted at Sympathy Plants, saying, “This article is about finding the right way [...]

When it was time to help my parents with their elder care needs, I didn’t hesitate, I jumped in.  After my mother’s death, a friend asked my husband and me if we would pay bills for her if she became ill. Being single with no children, our friend had a network of long term friends [...]

Picture this. It’s 2 a.m. and everybody in the household is sleeping soundly, everybody, that is, except me, and thoughts about senior elder care race through my mind. I’m riddled with unanswered elder care questions. I worry about people I love. I feel bad about something I did or said. I haven’t stepped foot outdoors [...]

Here’s some good news on the caregiving front: Boomers sandwiched between children and their aging parents can create a healthier, longer life for themselves, just because they care, according to a new study. Stress no more. It turns out that all that worry has a payback. The nurturing you’ve given may be repaid by a [...]

Hudson, Wisconsin (population 11,913) is a typical Midwestern river town. In particular, Hudson is safe:  On a scale of one to 10, with one being the lowest, Hudson’s violent crime rate is two. Hudson is where Claire and Betty Erickson grew up, married, raised their children, and prospered for 51 joyous years.  Claire was the [...]

Something as simple as moderate exercise and physical activity can vastly improve senior health. Some people think exercising is a punishment. Possibly you think that because you’ve retired, you have the right to relax all day, correct? But resting isn’t an excuse for laziness; we can workout and have fun concurrently! We need to see [...]

As an Original Medicare beneficiary you can sign up for a free and secure online service called My Medicare.gov.  This service allows you to access your Medicare information and you have access about all of your benefits and services. First you need to register to have access.  It’s easy to register and fill out the [...]