At this time of year, with holidays and family gatherings, we often notice things in an elder’s daily life that we may not have noticed before. Perhaps you are visiting and notice dents or scratches on the car your parent drives. Or they’ve had a recent...
This is National Family Caregivers Month, a month we stop to remember and honor those who give tirelessly on behalf of a person needing care. They may be caring for an elder, a child or adult with special needs, or an injured veteran of a recent war. National...
November is National Caregivers Month, a month that is meant to be a tribute to family caregivers, and a time to bring awareness to the day to day heroic role they play in the United States. The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP estimate there are 65 million...
Geriatric Care Managers are often called upon by family and caregivers to conduct an assessment of the older adult, part of which includes assessing the home for safety. There are many useful lists out there, and one of them is from the US Office on Aging. Below is a...
Social Security Administration: Get info via their website, or call 1-800-772-1213. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): medicare.gov or call 1-800-633-4227. The Medicare website has a resource locator to help you find a doctor, compare hospitals,...
For many homeowners age 62 and over, a reverse mortgage can be a viable option for financial flexibility. It can provide a way to access part of your home equity to use loan proceeds for what you want or need, while you retain ownership and continue living in your...
