A Guide For Family Caregivers
Nearly 10 thousand Americans turn 65 each day. Many are considered low income and have limited resources. This makes it difficult for them to even provide for their own basic needs. Here are some great FREE assistance resources for those that have limited personal resources. First, the AARP is a great resource to help you… Continue reading Free Assistance Resources for the Elderly
As your loved one ages, it is important to plan ahead for their long term care. You want to ensure that your loved one is financially set for their future as well as in the even of an emergency. Recently, I interviewed Jenevieve Lenz, MBA and wealth advisor for First Financial Group. In this blog… Continue reading Long Term Care: Financial Tips
Financial Abuse and Exploitation is on the rise. It comes in many forms. The most common victims are our aging loved ones. A great tool to help you and your loved ones protect themselves is the AARP Guide for Families. I was able to sit down and speak with Angela Baker, an attorney and certified… Continue reading Financial Abuse and Exploitation
BEST 10 Amazon Products for Aging in Place Aging in place takes some coordination. There are many useful items on Amazon to help elderly loves ones and their caregivers as they age in place. Below are the BEST 10 Amazon products for aging in place that I have found to be the MOST helpful among… Continue reading Aging In Place 10 Best Products
The number of cases of aging adults being abused each year is close to 5 million. However, this number is based solely on reported cases and could be staggeringly higher. It is estimated that only 1 in 14 cases of abuse are actually reported. A helpful tool to ensure the safety of your loved one… Continue reading Abuse and Exploitation of the Aging Adults
A top priority for people as they age is to remain living in the comfort of their own home. This is where they feel the most comfortable. Most aging adults, if given the option, wish to remain in their home, living independently for as long as possible. One of the most important aspects of being… Continue reading Safety at Home for Aging in Place
As we age, many people start to wonder if they are starting to have signs of Dementia or Alzheimer's. How do you know if it is just a regular part of aging, or something more? A great tool for this is Brain Health as You Age: A Practical Guide to Maintenance and Prevention. I had… Continue reading Is It Dementia Or Normal Aging?
It can be a difficult task to care for an aging loved one. A major concern when the caregiver burden is not shared is caregiver burnout. While it is not talked about enough, it is a very real risk. A great tool to help you when caring for your aging loved one is this Family… Continue reading Sharing the Elderly Caregiver Burden
Caring for an aging loved one with Alzheimer's symptoms is exhausting. One of the most difficult illnesses to manage at home is Alzheimer’s disease. The reasons for this are many. But one of the most difficult Alzheimer's symptoms are the unpredictable, erratic, sometimes aggressive behaviors. (Friends: The links in this post are affiliate links. The… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Symptoms: Managing Care
Caregiver Burnout: How to Manage self care. As our loved ones age, there may come a time for us to step into the role of caregiver. While we would do anything to help them, we sometimes forget to help ourselves. This can cause the phenomenon known as caregiver burnout. I recently had the pleasure of… Continue reading Caregiver Burnout: How to Manage Self Care