Category 'Planning for Eldercare'

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by Rita Ude on May 22, 2012 1 Comment

The June edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Dine to Donate at Applebee's in Portage

by Rob Boven on March 22, 2012 0 Comments

Help the Friends of the Portage Senior Center by treating yourself to dinner at Applebee's in Portage on Westnedge.  15% of your bill will be donated to the Friends of the Portage Senior Center.

Have a great night and dine out.

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What Is Palliative Care?

by Rita Ude on March 20, 2012 0 Comments

Many people associate palliative care with end-of-life hospice care, but palliative care is offered at any stage of disease and can supplement curative treatment.

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Eldercare Education

by Rob Boven on February 24, 2012 0 Comments

Caring for our Aging Selves - Caring for our Aging Loved Ones This is a five part series cover aspects of aging, services and programs available and trusted resources. This series starts February 26th at 5pm to 6:30pm.  Dinner is provided At Westminster Presbyterian Church at 1515 Helen Driv...

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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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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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The Blooming Corner

by Rob Boven on November 28, 2011 0 Comments

If you are looking for silk floral arrangements for a great price, check out The Blooming Corner or visit their website at www.thebloomingcroner.com.  Contact Annette at annette@thebloomingcorner.com.

 

 

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Protect Seniors From the Grandparent Scam

by Rita Ude on August 30, 2011 1 Comment

Con artists target the elderly because they can be easily fooled. Diminished capacities, such as hearing, vision or memory loss, and large bank accounts make seniors vulnerable to fraud. One type of fraud that targets seniors is the “grandparent scam.”

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The Right Experience

by Rob Boven on August 25, 2011 0 Comments

Right at Home of Kalamazoo is creating a team to lead The Right Experience.  This is an initiative to create a better place to work and an exceptional customer experience.  The team will include office and field staff, all ideas are welcome.  Stay tuned for The Right Experience.&...

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