Monthly Archives: November 2009

A Different Medicare Advantage Plan – PACE

by Mary Jane Stern If you are a caregiver and need some extra help without having to put your loved one in an institutionalized setting, nursing home consider PACE – Programs of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly.  It works like the Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C). The major difference, it’s a plan that focuses…
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Alzheimer's Home Safety Checklist

by Larea Hathaway Currently there are approximately 5.3 million people living in the United States with Alzheimer's Disease. 87% of these people are living at home with their family. I have often wondered how many of these caregivers have the information they need to provide the best care possible for their loved one. Do they…
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New Nursing Home Resource

Denise Tyler, Ph.D Millions of Americans live in nursing homes and millions more receive short-term care from one after a hospital stay.  But the current healthcare reform debate has largely ignored nursing home care. This is due, in part, to a lack of data about how and why that care is given. As we move…
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Social Entrepreneurs for Seniors

by Mary Beth Sammons Social entrepreneur" seems to be the new buzzword in the world where many are reinventing themselves - not always by choice, but because of job loss and uncertain times. Certainly, I praise the idea of reinventing oneself to champion the cause of those who have little or none, to help make…
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Holiday Visits Give Opportunities For Senior Care Check-up

Do your parents live in another city, state or country from you? Do you only enjoy a lengthy visit with them at the year-end holidays? If this is the case, remember to take a complete assessment of their current care needs while you are visiting. This will allow you to prevent emergency senior care planning…
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November 25th EldercareABC Blog Carnival

Welcome to the November 25th EldercareABC Blog Carnival As the holidays approach, last week we asked for participants to submit their caregiving holiday tips & stories. Caregiving holiday tips & stories muse presents Playing Cards With "Grandpa" posted at me-ander. Kaye Swain presents November Resources for The Sandwich Generation posted at SandwichINK.com, saying, "November is…
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Eldercare and Quieting the Storm of Anger

by Joy Loverde Let’s say your elderly Mom fell on the steps and kept it a secret for three months because she “didn’t want to bother you.” Or conversations with Dad escalate into shouting matches on a regular basis. By now you’re so angry that you’re beginning to suffer from physical symptoms like headaches, poor…
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Finding an Elder Law Attorney to be Your Medicaid Advisor

Many Medicaid advisors are elder law attorneys. When your parent owns property and has investments then a Medicaid advisor can guide you and your parent through options to preserve your parent’s estate.  In a recent post, I discussed the importance of planning for your parent’s smooth transition to Medicaid. A Medicaid advisor will guide you…
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How to Find a Doctor Who Accepts Medicare Or Medicaid

Finding a doctor who accepts Medicare or Medicaid is not hard to find but you need to call around and check who accepts it. Because of restrictions some doctors do not accept it anymore. It is crucial that you have a physician that will accept your insurance or it may cost you a lot of…
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Medicare and Medicaid For Senior Citizens

There are two main programs administered by the government that offer benefits to senior citizens - Medicare and Medicaid.  Medicare is available for all senior citizens age 65 or older.  Those under age 65 with certain disabilities may also be eligible for Medicare.  If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have entered the…
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