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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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.
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...
Did you know there is a Plan from Arizona's Governor called "Aging 2020 Arizona’s Plan for an Aging Population"?
As we were searching around for resources for seniors in Arizona, we found this plan originally written under Governor Janet Napolitano's hand. Although we have a new Governor in Jan Brewer now, the plan exists and is very important.
Here is the link to the entire plan and a copy of the table of contents. As always, if RIGHT AT HOME PHOENIX can be of assistance with your Senior Care or Elder needs, please call us at 602-569-7240 anytime. Thank you!
Government Program Pays Family Members for Taking Care of Mom and Dad
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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