Elder Care ABC

Welcome to the October 7, 2009 edition of the EldercareABC carnival. Derrick Grant presents SLUMS Dementia Test Available in Various Languages posted at ElderGuru.com. Edie Dykeman presents 7 Ways Seniors Can Become More Money Savvy Before Retirement! posted at Elder Care Cafe, saying, “Caring for others must start with caring for ourselves. Becoming money-savvy will [...]

by Joy Loverde I recently wrote a blog titled, “Do you hear what I hear,” in response to the many family members who are in the process of caring for elderly parents. Senior care also means talking on a regular basis about sensitive subjects, and the care of elderly parents always has the potential for [...]

by Mary Jane Stern October 1st starts the official marketing by the insurance companies for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans.  It’s time for you to make a comparison.  Needless to say, plans that were affordable during 2009 are now increasing monthly premiums for 2010. We enrolled in AdvantraRX for 2009 because the premiums and [...]

Why Bed Rails Are Not Mobility Aids Mobility issues in general are misunderstood and lack appropriate solutions to address the problem. One issue is why, do people fall out of bed and why is it such a healthcare mystery. You may wonder how beds and bed rails equal a mobility issue until you understand a [...]

As you know, most family members don’t expect to become caregivers. When a situation such as a family member suffering a paralyzing stroke, receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, or as it was in my own case, my mom’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, a family member, usually the spouse or an adult child is suddenly thrust into [...]

by Mary Jane Stern Being involved with Medicare Part D leads me to question whether the generic drugs we purchase for $4 have the same efficacy as brand name drugs.  Let me explain why I question this. Today my husband saw his Cardiologist for a follow-up visit for a nuclear stress test he had recently.  [...]

by Joy Loverde As the author of The Complete Eldercare Planner and online elder care columnist geared toward people who are caring for aging parents, I’ve been asked some interesting questions. The depth of where our caregiving journeys will lead us never ceases to amaze me. This blog offers insights into the complex elder care [...]