Providing for a Disabled Loved One: Consider a Pooled Trust
Having loved ones and dependents who are disabled can weigh heavily on you as you get older. You want to make sure that your loved one is provided for after ...
What to Expect when Reporting Elder Abuse
If you suspect that an elderly loved one is being abused you need to report it. Here are some things to have prepared to give the agency that you report ...
Agency to Contact in Elder Abuse Cases
Elder abuse is a horrible thing for both a person and their family to go through. If you suspect that an elderly loved one might be the victim of abuse, ...
Prescription Drug Formularies
No matter where you get your prescription drug coverage, you need to be aware of your plan’s prescription drug formulary. The formulary is a detailed list of drugs that are ...
Costs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease that currently affects about 35 million people. A recent report detailed the expectation that costs associated with Alzheimer’s may triple by the year 2050 if ...
Stepping On to Prevent Falls
Preventing falls can be a major concern for the elderly or for those who are giving the elderly care. Knowing where and when falls can happen can help to prevent ...
Tips for Diminished or Lost Vision
As people age, one of the senses that may dull the most is sight. This can be particularly true with diseases that cause or accelerate conditions, like macular degeneration. Other ...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Millions of elderly individuals are abused, exploited and neglected each year, and more than two-thirds of cases go unreported, according to the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The United Nations ...
Elder Care Referral Services – Consumers Beware
When you're searching for the right nursing home, assisted living or other senior living option, there are many questions and many decisions to be made. Many families turn to elder ...
Assisted Living Abuse
Residents in assisted living facilities (ALFs) generally require less care and are typically more independent than nursing home residents. However, they share one sobering reality. Both groups are susceptible to ...