Marjorie never felt alone at her nursing home. Although her husband died last year, and her children couldn’t be there a lot of the time to visit her, she seemed content. Her ability to speak clearly and her memory were … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
July 30, 2015 by
Image from 2015 AAIC- alzjourney.comQ. My grandmother, Pearl, and her three siblings, Rebecca, Helene, and Morris, all died from Alzheimer’s. I heard that a family history of Alzheimer’s is a major risk factor for the disease. … [Read more...]
Print This PageIf You’re A Caregiver. . . A Proper Contract is a MUST!
July 29, 2015 by
E.A. lived with her daughter, B.C., who was her caregiver from 2004 until 2012. They entered into a care agreement, in which E.A. was to make regular monthly payments to her daughter in exchange for room, board, and caregiving. … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Type of Baby Boomer are You?
June 2, 2015 by
Baby boomers, or those born between 1946 and 1964, make up nearly 30% of the U.S. population. With this group reaching retirement age, new concerns are emerging when it comes to planning for retirement and long-term … [Read more...]
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May 29, 2015 by
It's Medicaid's 50th Birthday!Q. My son, Sam, turns 50 this year. Besides his birth, I know that something else significant happened in 1965 -- President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicaid into law. I know you help people apply … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Family Caregivers Get Compensated?
May 22, 2015 by
Q. My father, Jack, is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and has limited mobility due to other ailments. He currently lives alone at home and needs a lot of assistance. He has been a great dad, always putting my needs before … [Read more...]
Print This PageAppliances That Speak to Each Other, and Other Incredible Aging-in-Place Technology
May 19, 2015 by
Robear RobotWhen Carol's mother, Eleanor, had a stroke a few years back, she and her husband moved in with her. Eleanor was not very steady on her feet, and surfed the furniture to get around. Carol and her husband were always … [Read more...]
Print This PageInformal Home Care Could Result in Medicaid Ineligibility
April 8, 2015 by
Betty Jensen was an elderly woman with dementia, who resided in her home in Muskegon, Michigan. In May 2011, when she needed assistance, her concerned grandson, Jason, acted on her behalf and hired a non-relative, Teresa … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Close Are We to a Cure for Alzheimer’s?
March 20, 2015 by
Q. I just found out that my favorite Aunt, Norma, is in the early stages of Alzheimer's. I was heartbroken at first, but am optimistic that with all the research being conducted, we could be close to a cure. Sure enough, this … [Read more...]
Print This PageDid I Read That Right? Rates for Long-Term Care Insurance Rose 9% This Year!
February 27, 2015 by
Q. My wife and I like to plan ahead. Unfortunately, both of her parents and three of her aunts died of Alzheimer's, and we want to make sure we are prepared should one of us need long-term care in the future. We are aware of the … [Read more...]
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