Category 'Government'

May Is Older Americans Month

by Rita Ude on May 01, 2012 0 Comments

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.

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Improve Your Health Literacy

by Rita Ude on February 21, 2012 0 Comments

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.

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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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House Calls Are Making a Comeback

by Rita Ude on January 31, 2012 9 Comments

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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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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Tax Tips for Caregivers

by acarl on March 01, 2011 0 Comments

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.

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Social Security and its Dilemmas

by Doug Dickstein on November 22, 2010 0 Comments

As mentioned often before, I always enjoy Stephanie Vendig's "Senior Moment" columns in the Los Feliz Ledger.  In the November issue of the Ledger, Stephanie gives her take on Social Security and the recent decision to freeze (for the 2nd straight year) any cost of living increase for Seniors. ...

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Glendale Senior Programs and Services

by Doug Dickstein on November 12, 2010 0 Comments

Older, active adults are invited to enjoy meaningful personal and group activities offered at the City of Glendale senior centers. Services and programs include an integrated array of advocacy, health, nutrition, social services, sports and leisure activities.

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Senior Wellness Fair Offers Free Vaccines Nov. 10th

by Doug Dickstein on November 05, 2010 0 Comments

While there, stop by the Right at Home booth. Right at Home is proud to be a sponsor of this important annual event. Pick-up valuable information about Right at Home services plus free prizes and giveaways!

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