Elder Care Articles

1). Elder Care Services - Determining Your Level of Care By : M. Sanders
The condition of the person seeking nursing care is the key factor in your choice of a long-term care facility. All skilled/intermediate care nursing facilities provide personal care and residential services including rooms, meals, planned activities and programming to meet social and spiritual needs. The levels of nursing and therapy services offered vary quite widely, and these should be carefully matched to the individual’s needs.
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2). Making the Nursing Home Choice By : M. Sanders
While placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, there may come a time when it is the right one. It will help if you do your homework and trust your instincts. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the nation’s nursing homes provide care to over 1.5 million people. Over 90% of these residents are over age 65.
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3). Medication and Older Adults By : M. Sanders
You are a partner in your health care. This is a partnership between you, your doctor, and your pharmacist. You need to be assertive and knowledgeable about the medications you take. The Food and Drug Administration is also working to make drugs safer for older adults, who consume a large share of the nation's medications. Adults over age 65 buy 30 percent of all prescription drugs and 40 percent of all over-the-counter drugs.
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4). IRS Issues Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Deductibility Limits for 2006 By : M. Sanders
Nov. 8, 2005- The Internal Revenue Service has announced the 2006 limitations on the deductibility of long-term care insurance premiums from taxes. Premiums for "qualified" (see explanation below) long-term care policies are treated as an unreimbursed medical expense. These premiums what the policyholder pays the insurance company to keep the policy in force -- are deductible to the extent that they, along with other unreimbursed medical expenses (including "Medigap" insurance premiums), exceed 7.
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5). What Senior Citizens Need To Know About Private Long Term Care Insurance By : M. Sanders
Long term care is a major concern of American senior citizens and their families. Studies have shown that Americans rank long term care second, behind saving for retirement, when prioritizing financial needs. Unfortunately, many Americans do not want to think about needing long term care and, therefore, fail to plan for it. Others wrongly assume that Medicare or standard health insurance policies will cover the costs of long term care services.
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6). Create An Indelible Bond With Your Child By : paul wilson1
Every parent aims to bring up a child that is loving, giving, confident, happy, and a part of a closely knit family. Parenting is a natural process and more often than not it is not books, counselors, or doctors that will guide you but it is your in born instinct and bonds with the child. When a child is born it trusts its mother without questions and looks towards her for sustenance and protection.
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7). Caregiving Tips for Boomers: 5 Tips for Decreasing the Cost of Caring for Elderly Parents By : Vicki Rackner MD
Over 30 million Baby Boomers provide countless hours of assistance to elderly parents at no charge. It is estimated that, using average hourly wages, the total amount of this uncompensated care is comparable to the entire Medicare budget. For the estimated 7 million Boomers who provide long distance care, actual out of pocket expenses amount to almost $5,000 per month.
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8). Keeping The Door Open By : Elodia Tate
A humorously written story of a father and a lesson to never give up on people.
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10). Planning For Aging Parents By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
The costs of care for parents, especially if they have not planned ahead, can be expensive and often the children bear financial responsiblity.
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11). Elder Abuse & Neglect: Surprising Findings By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Elder abuse is becoming more common. Two types, self abuse and financial exploitation, are prevalent and the participants may surprise you.
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12). Role Reversal - When Parents Resist By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Roles change as parents age. Children often see role reversal in that they become the parent and their parents revert to childlike behaviors. This article discusses options when parents need yet resist care.
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13). Parenting: Thought You Were Finished By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Baby boomers while raising their children are finding that they are also caring for their parents.
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14). Monster Terrorizes Elderly Couple By : Johnny Jenkins
They were both subject to memory loss and other deficiences associated with aging. They repeatedly mentioned something about a monster.
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15). Options are Available to Care for the Elderly By : Thomas Henricks
The needs and resources to care for the elderly have changed considerably in recent years. A number of excellent options are available to satsify these needs.
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16). Quality Care for Elderly Loved One is Available By : Thomas Henricks
The needs and resources to care for the elderly have changed considerably in recent years. A number of excellent options are available to satsify these needs.
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17). Preparing for the Responsibility of Elder Care By : Thomas Henricks
A number of great resources are available today that will help you find quality elder care assistance. Do your homework and be prepared to make intelligent decisions.
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