Category 'Planning for Eldercare'

What Is Palliative Care?

by Rita Ude on March 20, 2012 0 Comments

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.

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U.S. Faces the Growing Challenges of an Aging Population

by Rita Ude on February 14, 2012 5 Comments

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.

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Sandwich Generation Survival Tips

by Rita Ude on February 07, 2012 0 Comments

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.

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Caregiving Back-Up Help

by Angela Roeber on January 09, 2012 3 Comments

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.

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Protect Seniors From the Grandparent Scam

by Rita Ude on August 30, 2011 1 Comment

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.”

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New Attention to the Role of Home Care

by Chris Campbell on July 29, 2011 0 Comments

New Attention to the Role of Home Care       The National Association for Home Care & Hospice recently congratulated Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords as she returned home to continue to receive important treatment and therapy through home healthcare. The Association noted...

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New Attention to the Role of Home Care

by Angela Roeber on July 29, 2011 3 Comments

Read about the role of home care in the recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

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Creating a Senior Friendly Home to Help Parents Age in Place

by Angela Roeber on June 23, 2011 2 Comments

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!

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Tips for Seniors Citizens to Stay Cool in Summer Heat

by Chris Campbell on June 20, 2011 0 Comments

            Tips for Seniors Citizens to Stay Cool in Summer Heat For information, contact: Chris Campbell Chris@rahpa.biz215-885-4160 Summer is a season when many activities take place outdoors, with warm temperatures and long days. As people ven...

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What Should I Discuss With My Aging Parents?

by Rita Ude on June 14, 2011 0 Comments

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...

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