Elder Care ABC

There’s an old saying, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” Well I became the squeaky wheel regarding the denial of a 30 day temporary prescription fill by AdvantraRx, our Medicare Part D provider. First, our complaint was filed with Medicare and I cannot stress enough for anyone who has ANY issue with ANY provider of [...]

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 [...]

Welcome to the April 28, 2010 edition of the EldercareABC  Carnival June Tree presents Should You Get Low Cost Life Insurance? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Life insurance concerns for the older generation.” TSW Blog presents Do You Need A Certified Financial Planner? posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “A lot of elderly people [...]

by Joy Loverde Whatever happened to Bill the week Mom had gone to Chicago will never be known. Plus the fact that he disclosed to his neighbors that he had fallen (once? twice? three times or more?) is a clue as to just how fragile he really is. Mary asks my permission to call 911 [...]

If you are worried about your elderly loved ones at night, you no longer need to fear for their safety. The following is a list of products that will keep your loved ones safe and out of harms way during the night. Disposable Bed Sensor Many seniors get disoriented during the night time hours, and [...]

By Karen P Williams The average cost of nursing homes varies to such an extreme that it is necessary to break the issue down into subsections. There are nursing homes, residential homes, dual registered homes and specialist Dementia care homes. The four different types cater for different needs and consequently will have different average costs. [...]

When our parents become elderly and frail, we want to assist them and keep them at home as long as possible. With the proper services, equipment and safety measures in place, this is possible for many people. But, successfully keeping our parents safely in their home (or ours) is only half the battle. Many seniors [...]

by Mary Jane Stern Are you turning 65 in 2010?  If so, you are now eligible for Medicare. You might be starting out looking for information for the type of coverage you need.  Or, perhaps you have decided to enroll in Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan. About Medigap Plans The first thing [...]