Category 'Government'

May Is Older Americans Month

by Rita Ude on May 01, 2012 0 Comments

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

by Rita Ude on February 21, 2012 0 Comments

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.

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U.S. Faces the Growing Challenges of an Aging Population

by Rita Ude on February 14, 2012 5 Comments

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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Sandwich Generation Survival Tips

by Rita Ude on February 07, 2012 0 Comments

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.

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House Calls Are Making a Comeback

by Rita Ude on January 31, 2012 9 Comments

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.

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Is Insurance the Answer to Long-Term Care Planning?

by Jenn Denfield on January 17, 2012 0 Comments

A recent USA Today article states that there is an increase in seniors living over the age of 90. According to author Haya El Nasser “The number of people living to age 90 and beyond has tripled in the past three decades to almost 2 million and is likely to quadruple by 2050”. Seniors who live longer generally have some sort of disability or need help at some level of living. Sandy Markwood, CEO of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, indicates that the focus needs to be on being able to help these seniors live at home as long as possible as nursing home cost could rise to average $72,000 a year.

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Caregiving Back-Up Help

by Angela Roeber on January 09, 2012 3 Comments

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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An Economic View of Dementia

by Jenn Denfield on April 11, 2011 0 Comments

Providing elder care to family members with dementia can cause many people to work fewer hours, to take unpaid leave, or to quit their jobs in order to serve as caregivers for their family members. In 2011, the medical costs of American dementia patients will come to $183 billion while the care provided by family or unpaid caregivers is valued at $202 billion.

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Tax Tips for Caregivers

by acarl on March 01, 2011 0 Comments

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.

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Improving Heart Health

by Jenn Denfield on January 31, 2011 0 Comments

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable conditions. If seniors and adults of all ages can commit to a better diet and more exercise, we could see a decrease in heart disease and a turnaround in the worrying statistics presented by the American Heart Association.

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