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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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Doug Dickstein on
January 10, 2012
HERE is the dirty little secret of health care in America for the elderly, the one group we all assume has universal coverage thanks to the 1965 Medicare law: what Medicare paid for then is no longer what recipients need or want today.
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Doug Dickstein on
November 25, 2011
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. Eligibility may vary with some services but most programs are open to everyone without regard to age, race, color, nationality, origin, sex, religion, and mental or physical handicap.
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Doug Dickstein on
November 14, 2011
Senior Housing Los Angeles, Elder Living Burbank, Caregiving Glendale, In Home Care Silverlake, Home Health Care Studio City
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Doug Dickstein on
September 19, 2011
In 2009, MFP enabled Gail to move into Sue’s house because she is his main care provider. The program allotted $1,500 for home services, modifications to the home in the form of ramps and a handicap accessible bathroom, 16 hours of personal care services each month, and attendance at adult day care each day. Gail’s health has remained steady, he is able to enjoy more of a routine life, and he is able to get the care he needs at home while surrounded by friends and family.
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Doug Dickstein on
July 07, 2011
The reverse mortgage program for senior citizens is in serious trouble. Last week banking giant Wells Fargo announced it will discontinue issuing these special mortgages, joining Bank of America, who did the same earlier this year. These two banks were providing about 43 percent of all reverse mortgages in the U.S.
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Doug Dickstein on
June 27, 2011
There are two basic approaches: hiring an independent caregiver directly or hiring a home care agency.
An independent caregiver will usually charge a lower hourly rate than an agency. However, it is important to be aware of the additional costs and responsibilities associated with hiring independently.
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Doug Dickstein on
April 25, 2011
I saw this note about a grant the city of Glendale is awarding to those looking to rehab the home of a Senior Citizen.
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Doug Dickstein on
April 14, 2011
As a person begins to age, family members often feel the need to help with everyday tasks that become challenging, such as meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping.
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