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Rich Sullivan on
November 06, 2012
Fortunately, many families who reach an impasse with elder care decisions are now turning to elder care mediation to help resolve disputes and preserve family relationships. A mediator is a third-party professional trained in conflict resolution, such as a mediation specialist, attorney or therapist. A mediator helps diffuse the clash and guides families through a process of finding common ground and respectful solutions to the difficult issues of caring for an aging relative.
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Rich Sullivan on
September 18, 2012
Statistics show that less than half of seniors are current with clinical preventative services even though a number of preventative services are covered under Medicare and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
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Janet Sullivan on
August 30, 2012
Happy Labor Day! Interesting news from the U.S. Department of Labor: For the first time ever, the annual American Time Use Survey examined the many hours of unpaid work performed by family caregivers who provide care for elderly loved ones. The report is full of intriguing statistics.
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Rich Sullivan on
August 09, 2012
This free online network is a registered trademark of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to educate people on topics such as provider enrollment, preventative services, claims processing and payment policies.
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Rita Ude on
August 07, 2012
The Medicare Learning Network is now available to help answer questions, explain policy changes and distribute information about Medicare and Medicaid.
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Rich Sullivan on
July 26, 2012
Right at Home, a leading provider of in-home companion and personal care to senior citizens and disabled adults, provides expertise and resources to help plan for an aging loved one’s comprehensive needs. The following is a list of topics and questions to address with an elderly loved one(s):
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Elizabeth Kelly on
May 20, 2012
Allow plenty of time to reach your destination, make frequent stops for stretching and moving, stay hydrated, pack healthy snacks, and share driving responsibilities to make road travel less stressful.
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Elizabeth Kelly on
May 16, 2012
A growing number of elderly people — 88 percent of those over 65 — say they want to live in their own homes, in their own communities, as they age, according to a 2010 AARP survey.
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Elizabeth Kelly on
May 09, 2012
Right at Home of Southern NH provides in-home care for clients enrolled in NH Medicaid's Choices for Independence program, allowing them to remain in the comfort and safety of their own homes. From companionship to complete care for hospice and bed-bound clients, Right at Home of Southern NH tailors a personalized care plans that are as unique and diverse as the clients we serve.
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Rita Ude on
February 14, 2012
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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