If you’re like most people, you probably think Medicare covers most home healthcare. After all, most people think taking care of our elders is important. But at best, Medicare Part A helps pay for some home healthcare. For a limited time. IFFF your parent’s physician orders skilled home care services. IFFF your parent is sick …
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One hundred years ago, women held quilting parties. Of course, Great Grandma was too ladylike to call it “Stitch N’ Bitch” (that came in the latter part of the 20th century). For G.G. and her neighbors, piecing a bed quilt was a big tedious job. Sharing the work made it go faster. Plus it was …
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You can see Mom and Dad are slipping—maybe their home isn’t very clean or they aren’t eating properly. Perhaps they’ve had a few falls. But what’s the best way to help? Used to be, there were only two options for taking care of aging parents: the family did it or your parent went to a …
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When you see your parents often, you may not notice a gradual decline. But your parent(s) may be getting to the point where they need more help. Next time you visit, look for these 7 signs your parents need help: • Does their home still meet Mom’s housekeeping standards? Or are there fingerprints on the …
Bad Week or Downhill Slide? 7 signs your aging parent(s) need help Read More »
*** FREQUENT CALLS: from your loved one or significant other. *** PHYSICAL OBSERVATION: increased fragility; unkempt person or home; increase sensory impairment; acute illness or injury. *** PSYCHOSOCIAL OBSERVATIONS: increased confusion/forgetfulness; anxiety or depression; change in mood or personality; increased isolation; new or increased paranoia; deteriorating relationships. *** SUPPORT SYSTEMS: inadequate support systems; change in …
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I came across an article on the AARP website that addresses the need for support to “elder orphans.” Elder orphans are described as seniors that have no immediate family or friends to help care for them or to make important decisions about their care. The article does a great job of explaining the current situation …
While catching up on reading I came across an article in the New York Times that addresses how the recession has impacted families who are caring for a family member. The article does a great job of describing the hardships to caregivers caused by the recession. The full article can be found at: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/07/us/07squeeze.html?scp=1&sq=Chokehold&st=cse
