Alzheimer’s disease has a very slow, progressive nature. While this is a blessing in the early stages, it does mean that long-term care costs for Alzheimer’s patients are extremely expensive. On average, the cost for caring for an Alzheimer’s patient can be $200,000 or more. Realistically, few people can afford the cost of care associated [...]
Sometimes it’s easiest if the handling of day to day finances doesn’t fall on one of the adult children when Mom or Dad are unable to manage their finances alone. Often, no one has the time to handle the daily bills, or perhaps a lack of trust between siblings makes handing off the task make [...]
When Mom or Dad, who was likely the glue that held the family together, is reaching the end stage of life, it’s pretty normal for sibling bickering and fighting to happen. Everyone is feeling lost, and old rivalries tend to respark. Whether the disagreements are over care or estate planning, it’s sad to see families [...]
The vast majority of seniors will choose to stay in the comfort of their own homes, if given the chance, rather than move into a nursing home. Allowing your aging parents to reside in their homes can do quite a bit for their health, as happy people tend to be much healthier than unhappy people. [...]
The Ohio Department of Aging recently placed a ban on saltshakers in nursing homes and other places that serve meals to the elderly. State agencies like this are required to comply with nutritional guidelines put out by the USDA if they wish to receive much needed federal funding. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines require that seniors [...]
Often, caregivers feel overwhelmed, isolated and alone. They may feel as if they are a failure if they admit that they are in over their head in regards to caring for an aging family member. They may not want to make a fuss of being overwhelmed for fear of embarrassing or making the elder feel [...]
If your parent or grandparent is having trouble managing their daily finances, they are far from being alone. It is estimated that 500,000 senior citizens in the United States need assistance to manage their financial affairs properly. To meet these needs, a new field of Daily Money Managers is appearing. While you will want to [...]
Services are available in every nearly town to benefit the aging population and those responsible for their care. Locating the services you need may seem like a daunting task, but thanks to the Eldercare Locator Service, a nationwide toll-free assistance directory sponsored by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, the information you need [...]
Many states have programs in place to help caregivers and their families reduce their stress and isolation, improve coping abilities, and educate caregivers elder abuse. Fifteen states, including Ohio, have state-funded caregiver support programs, which offer a combination of: Respite care Family consultation and care planning Support groups Care management Education and training Specialized information [...]
If you are responsible for assisting an aging parent or family member with daily life activities, it is easy to feel like you have lost some of your freedom and sense of self. While getting frustrated and feeling stressed occasionally is perfectly normal for someone responsible for the care of an elderly family member, recognizing [...]