Elder Care ABC

Welcome to the March 31, 2010 edition of the EldercareABC Blog  Carnival! Digerati Life presents How To Buy A Life Insurance Policy For Low Cost posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Buying life insurance for your dependents.” Julian Pollock presents Caisse Tea – The Natural Cure for Cancer? (Part 5) posted at Julian Pollock, saying, [...]

by Joy Loverde Question: Mother lives in Georgia, my sister in Alabama, and I in Ohio. Mother, who is 87, is a very difficult person with little trust of others. Mother’s recent health problems and other issues cause my sister and I to think Mother needs oversight. Neither my sister nor I have the financial [...]

Senior citizens have a number of dental and oral concerns that many take for granted. Most simply dismiss them as part of old age, but it is important to understand these concerns and the long-term effects if not addressed. Good oral care must continue for older people as issues in this area can ultimately affect [...]

As Fraud Prevention Month draws to an end, I’ve been inundated with articles on fraud awareness. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way. First of all, according to the Canadian Government’s Competition Bureau, there are no typical victims. So while we ignorantly assume that victims must be fools; they are often educated, [...]

“Aging in place” is a huge topic these days. The costs of institutionalizing folks as they grow older is enormous, for individuals and for society. The aging population continues to grow, so we have to look for opportunities for these people to stay in their homes as long as possible. For most of us, this [...]

by Mary Jane Stern After an ongoing audit, on March 09, 2010, Medicare announced they terminated their contract with Fox Insurance Company effective immediately: “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today terminated its contract with Fox Insurance Company.   After an onsite review of the plan and its services, CMS determined that the plan’s [...]

by Emma Spivey Gardening is a hobby that can be enjoyed by just about anyone, no matter what their physical abilities may be. Making the garden more accessible can help folks continue with their love of gardening. A few simple changes to the garden can change nearly impossible garden work into accessible gardening pleasure. What [...]

Welcome to the March 24, 2010 edition of EkdercareABC Carnival. Digerati Life presents Bad Investment? Losing The Million Dollar House, Literally posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “How my elderly family friends found themselves in a bind with their choice of property.” My Wallet presents Avoid Phony Debt Collectors With These Tips posted at The [...]