What Is Palliative Care?
Many people associate palliative care with end-of-life hospice care, but palliative care is offered at any stage of disease and can supplement curative treatment.
Category 'Planning for Eldercare'
U.S. Faces the Growing Challenges of an Aging Population
During the next 30 years, the number of Americans over the age of 65 and the proportion of those individuals over 85 are expected to double, impacting the economy, employment, healthcare and social services.
Sandwich Generation Survival Tips
Are you a member of the sandwich generation? If you are raising children while caring for your elderly parents, you definitely are. Read the suggestions on how to protect yourself and your family.
Caregiving Back-Up Help
Arrange qualified in-home care assistance as back-up to the primary caregiver for a Veteran who has Memory Loss. The goal is to be ready to call for a professional in-home caregiver when the circumstances arise.
Protect Seniors From the Grandparent Scam
Con artists target the elderly because they can be easily fooled. Diminished capacities, such as hearing, vision or memory loss, and large bank accounts make seniors vulnerable to fraud. One type of fraud that targets seniors is the “grandparent scam.”
New Attention to the Role of Home Care
Read about the role of home care in the recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Creating a Senior Friendly Home to Help Parents Age in Place
If you missed out on this free educational web conference hosted by the National Private Duty Association (NPDA), along with its state chapters, you are in luck!
What Should I Discuss With My Aging Parents?
Discussing important issues with your parents as they grow older can be challenging. Few adult children have these conversations until a major event forces a discussion. However, waiting until a crisis happens isn’t a good planning strategy. Instead...
What do you want to know about senior home care?
If you are caring for a loved one, we might be able to offer you some information, tools and tips to make your life a little less complicated as you juggle your day.
Free Web Conference: Helping Caregivers Create a Senior Friendly Home for Parents
“Aging in place is clearly more desirable for aging parents and their families,” said Allen Hager, president of Right at Home Inc. . “Most seniors want to remain living at home as long as possible. Practicing senior safety at home can accomplish a sense of independence and security for them and peace of mind for the family. This program will provide caregivers with the knowledge to address safety and comfort issues.”
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