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George Strickland on
May 11, 2012
This workshop is offered to the general public at No Charge . It is designed to help you and otherfamily members discuss and create a care giving plan for an aging parent, other relative, close friendor neighbor. Come and join us on this Guided Journey.
LOCATION:Council on Aging–Orang...
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Rita Ude on
February 14, 2012
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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Rita Ude on
January 31, 2012
A new federal program called the Independence at Home Demonstration will test the effectiveness of providing healthcare to thousands of chronically ill Medicare patients in their own homes, allowing them to remain there instead of potentially entering long-term care facilities.
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Angela Roeber on
March 16, 2011
We all hope never to endure having our minds slowly diminished and devoured by dementia, but the odds of that are worse than you might know. In fact, there's about a 40% chance that your brain is programmed to self-destruct while you're in your 80s. Your chances of developing dementia increase steadily every year.
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acarl on
November 10, 2010
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced increased deductibility levels for long-term care insurance policies purchased in 2011. Some long term care insurance help those insured pay for home care services. "Tax advantaged long-term care insurance remains one of the few remai...
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George Strickland on
October 25, 2010
More than 65 million family caregivers, 29 percent of the U.S. population, spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their chronically ill, disabled or aging loved ones each year.
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acarl on
September 14, 2010
The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Act, passed in April 2010, included a broad array of additions and updates to the benefits provided to Veterans. With 10 segments focused on different areas, the Omnibus Health Act has passed some major reforms. Here, Right at Home takes a close look at the...
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acarl on
September 07, 2010
When a loved one passes away, family and friends have more than enough on their minds without the burden of figuring out how to pay for funeral expenses. The average funeral today costs $6,000, according to the Federal Trade Commission, and can easily amount to as much as $10,000 or more dependi...
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acarl on
July 27, 2010
Caring Today magazine and Right at Home team up to recognize companies and reward caregivers
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kfazio on
July 16, 2010
when illness or age sets in, it can still be hard to accept the fact that they need outside help for daily care.
What can be even harder than realizing one or both of your parents needs a caregiver is choosing one, and feeling comfortable with your choice. Another aspect that can be unexpected—and difficult to deal with—is when your parent or family member resists this move to provide them with in-home care.
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