May Is Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.
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Right at Home Greater Columbus - April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Approximately 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s disease, and 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Parkinson’s is a neurological disorder typically associated with tremor, slowness of movement and muscle stiffness.
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a call...
Improve Your Health Literacy
Approximately 46 percent of adults are health illiterate, meaning they find it difficult to read, comprehend and use health information. Patients' misunderstanding of health information and treatment decisions is estimated to cost the U.S. $73 billion.
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.
House Calls Are Making a Comeback
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.
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.
Right At Home New Ownership
We are pleased to announce that the Greater Columbus office for Right At Home is under new ownership/management. Jim and Chris Baumgardner opened the office in 2000 and recently retired. Dennis & Rhonda Clark have purchased the business and are dedicated to growing and establish...
Tax Tips for Caregivers
For those caregivers whose parent did not pass the tests to determine that they are an eligible dependant because of income guidelines, there may still be a chance to receive tax savings this tax year.
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Act
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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