The elderly population in the United States is plagued by the use of multiple concurrent prescriptions. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and increased possibility of inappropriate prescribing, adverse drug reactions, hospitalization,…
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) may decrease your SSA benefit if you receive a pension from an employer that did not pay social security payroll taxes. How can you know if this is your situation? Your social security statement does…
Long-distance caregiving is described as giving care to a person who lives more than an hour away by The National Institute on Aging (NIA). This type of caregiving takes many forms – from arranging for in-home care, money management, bill…
New troubling data regarding middle-income baby boomer retirement care preparedness is revealed by The Blackstone Group, an independent research firm, on behalf of Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement. According to the survey above, the bleak financial reality of…
Medical and technological advancements are allowing 51 million seniors 65 and older to live longer and better lives than ever before. The expanding needs of the US aging population are contributing to an increase in federal government senior assistance programs’…
New innovations in-home healthcare funded by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) delivers cost-effective, quality care for veterans. Although the agency has long been mired in controversies surrounding its programs, particularly arbitrary caregiver dismissals, the home health services sector of…
It is important for a condition like Alzheimer’s to have a strong power of attorney. Additionally, it is important to know that a good “basic” advance-directive document needs considerable supplementation when it comes to a dreadful illness like ALS –…
New troubling data regarding middle-income baby boomer retirement care preparedness is revealed by The Blackstone Group, an independent research firm, on behalf of Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement. According to the survey above, the bleak financial reality of…
The Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month began in March of 1987, calling upon all Americans to provide the opportunities and encouragement necessary for people with developmental disabilities to reach their potential. Since then, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities…
When a caregiver needs a break, respite care is a good substitute. If possible, these breaks should be scheduled regularly, giving the caregiver time to rest. It can be for a short period like a day or a few hours…