June 8, 2010
The Brown family reunion has always been an event everyone looks forward to. Family visits, games, stories and everyone’s favorite foods are always on the agenda. On the top of the menu is Grandmas Lemon Coconut Cake. Grandma always makes the traditional cake from her old family recipe. This year, however, the cake tasted a little on the salty side, perhaps a half cup full of salty.
Though the family was disappointed over the cake, of more concern was Grandma’s confusion with the recipe and her similar confusion about the loved ones around her. Could something be wro ...... Read More
Applying for the Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Pension My Personal Experience
By Melissa Howell
12:20 a.m. The clock was blurry as I rubbed the sleep from my eyes to answer the phone.
“Hello”, I said.
A weak and frightened voice on the other end pleaded, “Melissa? Is Bryan there? I can’t get out of my chair. Could you or Bryan come over?”
I sighed as I handed the phone to my husband and heard him say, “I’ll be right over, Dad.”
When Bryan left, I pondered on my father-in-law, John, and his situation. John had just come out of the hospital after a serious illness and although the doctor had assured us he would be fine, we quickly lea ...... Read More
Employer Support for Care Giving Employees
March 8, 2010
“There are only four kinds of people in this world. Those who have been caregivers, those who are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that in the year 2010, 54% of workforce employees will provide eldercare for a parent or parents and that nearly two-thirds of caregivers will experience conflict between demands at home and demands from employers.
Today’s employed Baby Boomers are the caregiver generation for their parents. They are finding ...... Read More
Vitamins and Mineral Supplements Are Important for Older People
April 7, 2010
Research has discovered that as we age, our diets and our need for dietary supplements become more. Doctors are increasingly concerned about boosting the levels of vitamins and minerals that we need as we grow older.
As most people get older, they tend to eat less due to a loss of appetite. As a result, many elderly individuals do not take in adequate amounts of vitamins and other nutrients as they did when they were younger. Other factors that can affect appetite and the inadequate uptake of vital nutrients are medications, medical complications, cert ...... Read More
Caring for Senior Veterans – VA Long Term Care Benefits
February 7, 2010
In the month of February we celebrate Presidents Day in honor of two great United States Presidents; George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Both were heroes of wars fought on U.S soil for freedom and unity of our great country.
The United States has fought many wars throughout the world since that time to keep freedom here at home and continues to do so. From the beginning our country has established a program to care for the men and women of our military who fought in those wars.
The veterans assistance program goes back to 1636 when Pilgrims of Plymouth Colon ...... Read More
Elder Law Attorneys Specialize in Helping the Elderly
January 10, 2010
Many elderly persons rely entirely on their children, family members or other trusted individuals to help them. This dependence upon caregivers or family members makes an older person more vulnerable to abuse and financial exploitation. Legal arrangements and protective actions by family may be necessary to shield loved ones from making bad decisions or from being taken advantage of.
Though you wouldn’t think a child could take advantage of his or her mother or father, there is no way to know what someone will do who is desperate for money or who feels entitled to an ...... Read More
The Financial Health of Aging Seniors
May 5, 2010
With our current economic challenges, those of us looking forward to retirement need to be well-informed about our financial needs in coming years. And not only pre-retirees, but individuals already in retirement need to be wise to the changing economic environment. The good news is there are trained professionals who keep abreast of changes in the current economy, changes in laws and changes in government programs for the elderly. Professionals in this field are equipped to handle everything from help with retirement savings accounts, investment advice, guidance on gove ...... Read More
Three Key Steps To Finding The Right Private Care
Anytime a family begins to discuss the possibility of bringing in private care to help with a family member, it means that things have gotten a little too hard to handle for everyone. Rather than have the care of a family member diminish, the family has decided that private care is the way to go. The problem is that the industry of private care services is a booming business in this country, with many service providers looking to make a quick buck. How exactly do you find the right private care service for your family?
Note: If you’re in need of home care near Boston, MA, contact our ...... Read More
What Your Family Needs To Know About Alzheimer’s Home Care
Every family has its ups and downs, but it the sheer will of the family to make it through stronger on the other side that makes life worth living. Unfortunately, when faced with Alzheimer’s home care as a possible consideration, that will is tested in ways that it never has been before. Facing this new possibility becomes even harder when you consider that most families really don’t know what to expect in either now or down the road.
It’s no secret that once you hear the word ‘Alzheimer’s’, a part of you begins to viscerally react to a reality that no one wants. We hear all ...... Read More
Caring for Elderly with PTSD
What is PTSD? What can you do to help? PTSD is something our partners at the Cameron Veterans Home in Missouri deal with regularly. Keep reading below and see how you can utilize this information for yourself or if you are inclined to help the Cameron Veterans Home Assistance League on their mission, Click on their name to contact them.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health problem caused by experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event. This might include combat, a natural disaster, a car accident or sexual assault. It can be prevented by avoiding stress and receiving ...... Read More
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