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The June edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
Category 'Planning for Eldercare'
Protect Seniors From the Grandparent Scam
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.”
New Attention to the Role of Home Care
Read about the role of home care in the recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Creating a Senior Friendly Home to Help Parents Age in Place
If you missed out on this free educational web conference hosted by the National Private Duty Association (NPDA), along with its state chapters, you are in luck!
What Should I Discuss With My Aging Parents?
Discussing important issues with your parents as they grow older can be challenging. Few adult children have these conversations until a major event forces a discussion. However, waiting until a crisis happens isn’t a good planning strategy. Instead...
What do you want to know about senior home care?
If you are caring for a loved one, we might be able to offer you some information, tools and tips to make your life a little less complicated as you juggle your day.
Free Web Conference: Helping Caregivers Create a Senior Friendly Home for Parents
“Aging in place is clearly more desirable for aging parents and their families,” said Allen Hager, president of Right at Home Inc. . “Most seniors want to remain living at home as long as possible. Practicing senior safety at home can accomplish a sense of independence and security for them and peace of mind for the family. This program will provide caregivers with the knowledge to address safety and comfort issues.”
When Home Care Is a Good Option
The NAC/AARP survey also found that nonspousal caregivers contribute an average of $200 to $324 per month in out-of-pocket expenditures for groceries, transportation, medicines or other kinds of cash support.
Is a Loved One’s Financial Capacity a Liability?
Confusion over cash transactions, bank statement management, or failing to pay bills can be early signs of developing dementia in a loved one, according to a study reported by the Alzheimer’s Association.
How to be a companion to seniors who are challenged by change
This pre-recorded educational webinar will focus on change; whether it be financial, relational, material, and/or physical and how critically important it is for those who are serving senior clients to recognize, name and address the grief resulting from significant life changes and the subsequent losses.
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