November, 2010 | ElderCareABCblog.com

Choosing or Changing Medicare Coverage

by Mary Jane Stern 8 Things to Consider When Choosing or Changing Your Coverage 1) Coverage– a) Are the services you need covered? (more…)

Does Caring for Elderly Parents Affect Your Health?

By Bob Kohut The burden of caring for elderly parents is something that will one day confront almost all of us. Not only that, it is a burden that will be born for a potentially very long time as more and more of the elderly are living longer and longer. Today, seniors’ reaching the age…

How To Pick The Right Hospital For Your Elderly Parent

by: Tom Krahel Elderly parents with chronic health conditions will mean that you will be taking them to the hospital. You want to do everything possible to help them. In their weakened condition they are more susceptible to infections and complications. (more…)

Aging Parents: Consider Senior Housing Options Before a Crisis

by: Leslee Jaquette The old, two-story bungalow was perfect 30 years ago; but over the years it has become too quiet, too big and too dangerous for your favorite 80-year-old to navigate. In addition, mom's heart condition sometimes makes her dizzy, she doesn't cook anymore and she readily admits that driving the old Chrysler wears…

Your Local Department on Aging and Senior Assistance

By Bob Kohut Some people faced with the prospect of seniors within their families who need assistance simply don’t know where to begin looking for help. The Internet seems like an obvious choice but many websites there for aging and senior assistance help ask for your email address and soon the searcher is bombarded with…

Medicare 2011 Part D – Reducing Drug Costs

by Mary Jane Stern The 2011 Medicare plan data is now available at http://www.medicare.gov. Even if you don’t want to change your plan(s), take a few minutes and review what changes your plan may have for 2011. This might be your Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) or Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Plan - PDP).…

November 3rd EldercareABC Blog Carnival

Welcome to the November 3rd, 2010 EldercareABC Blog Carnival! “A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. Even tyrants and dictators make a point of being fond of children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold…

Get Back on Track with Eldercare – Part Two

by Joy Loverde In my last blog I offered my views on situations when we over do it when it comes to family caregiving. We think nothing of saying “yes” to requests from loved ones even when it’s at our own expense. If you know this is true for you, then that mindset has to…

Where to Find the Best Senior Help in Your Community

By Bob Kohut How about local search? You know, enter “senior help in (your community name)” and see what you get. After all, we do live in the Internet age so why use the telephone book? The Internet is a good place to start but it may not be the best place to find the…