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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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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New Attention to the Role of Home Care

by Angela Roeber on July 29, 2011 3 Comments

Read about the role of home care in the recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

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Creating a Senior Friendly Home to Help Parents Age in Place

by Angela Roeber on June 23, 2011 2 Comments

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!

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What Should I Discuss With My Aging Parents?

by Rita Ude on June 14, 2011 0 Comments

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...

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What do you want to know about senior home care?

by Rita Ude on June 08, 2011 4 Comments

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.

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Free Web Conference: Helping Caregivers Create a Senior Friendly Home for Parents

by Angela Roeber on May 26, 2011 2 Comments

“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.”

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How to be a companion to seniors who are challenged by change

by Angela Roeber on April 28, 2011 0 Comments

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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Feeling Powerless Over Power of Attorney?

by serickson on April 28, 2011 0 Comments

If the appointment is contested by the person who is alleged to be incapacitated or by other loved ones, the process can be expensive to litigate. In addition, a person chooses his or her POA agent, while the court selects who will serve as the guardian/conservator.

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More Seniors Using Online Personal Health Records

by Angela Roeber on April 22, 2011 1 Comment

A Personal Health Record (PHR) is an electronic tool used to collect, track and share past and current information aobut your health.

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