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Paula Nelson on
May 14, 2012
Baby Boomer Caregivers Are the New Normal
Approximately 43.5 million adult children over the age of 50 – America’s baby boomer generation – are caring for aging loved ones, reports the Family Caregiver Alliance. Many of these boomers are the “sandwich generation,” squeezed between working, raising their children and facing their own health needs while providing the best care for their parents and other loved ones.
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Paula Nelson on
May 14, 2012
For information, contact: Paula Nelson, CSA, BSW Paula@rightathomegr.net 616-301-8080
Baby Boomers Increasing as Caregivers
Approximately 43.5 million adult children over the age of 50 – America’...
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Paula Nelson on
May 04, 2012
Annually since 1963, Older Americans Month has rallied communities across the country in celebrating the contribution and achievements of American seniors. “Never Too Old to Play” is the theme of this May’s celebratory month honoring the experience, wisdom and understanding that older adults pass on to other generations. According to the Administration on Aging, approximately 40 million senior adults—people 65 years or older—live in America, comprising 13 percent of the U.S. population. One of every eight Americans is a senior citizen, and this number is expected to reach 72.1 million older persons by 2030.
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Angela Roeber on
January 09, 2012
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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Angela Roeber on
April 11, 2011
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.
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acarl on
January 06, 2010
Right at Home has learned that there will be no changes to the Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit for 2010. So, information you have received from Right at Home through one of our franchisees or from this blog will remain current. As always we will let you know of any changes as we learn of them!...
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acarl on
November 02, 2009
National Family Caregiver’s Month is just around the corner (November)!
The National Family Caregiver’s Association wants to invite all caregivers to participate in their FREE teleclass, entitled Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps to learn what they can do to minimize t...
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acarl on
October 14, 2009
Right at Home wants to make sure Veterans are aware of a little-known benefit that may help Veterans and their surviving spouses pay for home care (and other care services). If you or a loved one have any questions after reading this, please post your question in the comments area and we will make s...
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acarl on
May 22, 2009
Looking for a way to help Mom and Dad pay for Home care or assisted living? Perhaps you are their caregiver. Wouldn’t it be nice to receive some extra income to help you provide their care? There is financial help available for senior veterans and their spouses. Read more in the post below.
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