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.
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Veterans Benefits Talk Radio
Brian Petranick, President and Chief Operations Officer of Right at Home, Inc., was recently interviewed about the perils of hiring a caregiver through a registry, and how to avoid them by working with an agency that follows industry and legal standards.
Surviving the Financial Burden of Caregiving
After all the costs are added up, caregiving can become expensive for those involved. Bill paying, medications, and insurance can all be costly and take a lot of time to sort through. The information below was posted by the FDIC to help caregivers sort out financial frustrations.
When loved...
South Jersey Baby Boomers trying to cope with the difficulty of caring for everyone
As more Americans live longer, millions of middle-aged adults find themselves stuck in the "sandwich" generation, otherwise known as baby boomers. The difficulty of caring for both parents and children can be often overwhelming and the stress can become hard to manage. Below is an article from StayW...
Helping your loved one move in South Jersey
Helping Your Loved One Make a MoveAs seniors age, the houses in South Jersey that used to suit them perfectly can become too much to manage. When this happens, it’s time to consider moving your loved one to a home that will make aging-in-place more manageable.
Signs it’s time for a...
Difficulty Caregiving for South Jersey Families
Many sole or primary caregivers in South Jersey desperately need help. About 66.7 million adults served as unpaid family caregivers, according to “Caregiving in the U.S. 2009,” a study by the National Alliance for Caregiving. Of these caregivers, 56 percent of caregivers said they provid...
Making sense of Medicare for South Jersey Seniors
What is Medicare? Can anyone in South Jersey make it easier for you and loved one to understand? Right at Home can. Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program designed for American seniors. The largest health insurance program in the country, Medicare is available to all Americans 65 an...
Rising Costs for Seniors in South Jersey
Resources Are Available to Help Pay for Senior Care Expenses
How much does it cost to grow old in the United States? Many people look forward to retiring with a healthy savings account and dream of spending their days traveling and spending time with their grandchildren. But as seniors are living l...
Easy and Healthy Eating for Seniors in South Jersey
Aging Changes the Body’s Nutritional Needs
A balanced diet is the key to health and vitality. But what makes up a “balanced” diet? The body’s needs change as it ages, and the nutritional needs of seniors’ bodies are different than when they were younger. A...
How the iPad can be engaging for seniors in South Jersey
With new gadgets and gizmos coming out every day, it can be hard to keep up and to know which ones are worth sharing with your elderly loved one. Laptops are heavy and expensive, the iPhone has numerous useful applications but it’s too small for many seniors in South Jersey to use....
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