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5 Options For Medications Not Covered By Medicare

August 22, 2018

Medicare is not a perfect system and sometimes medications fall through the cracks, this can become a huge issue. This article from Daily Caring gives five options for working around a medicare plan that doesn't cover all of your medication needs. Medicare doesn’t always cover all drugs Most older adults get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plan. Each plan has a list of drugs that the plan will pay for, called a...

6 Steps for Preventing Falls Among Your Older Loved Ones

August 14, 2018

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There are a lot of preventative measures to take to avoid falling and while it may be inevitable, there are steps that every senior should try to take to avoid a fall. At Hope Senior Home Care we provide free home safety assessments to help improve the safety of your home. This article is from the National Council on Aging, we are not affiliated with them, we just like them! Did you know that one in four older Americans falls...

Is Medicaid’s PACE Program Too Good to Be True?

August 7, 2018

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There are 22 PACE locations in the state of Michigan, each state oversees these programs, they may vary from state to state. PACE (Program of All- inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a wonderful alternative to many traditional care options, keeping loved ones at home and giving them a place where they can get care, meals and participate in activities to keep them social and healthy. PACE permits seniors to live at home rather than residing in a care facility and...

Cooking for Seniors: How to Make Great Tasting Food for the Senior Palate

July 31, 2018

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Senior nutrition is always a hot topic, especially because as we age our preferences may change or diminish completely. This article from "A Place for Mom", has 9 tips for making senior food better and more interesting for your loved ones. Cooking for Seniors: How to Make Great Tasting Food for the Senior Palate Posted On 01 Jul 2013 By : Sarah Stevenson Healthy senior nutrition doesn’t have to be bland, when you can bump up the flavor. We’ve put together the best...

How to Tell If It’s Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive

July 24, 2018

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One of the hardest things some seniors may face is the risk of no longer being able to drive. While there is no age cut off, many factors can impair driving making it unsafe for some to be on the road.It is our experience that taking away a loved one’s ability to drive feels like taking away their independence. It is often felt that driving is our...

The Long Distance Caregiver

July 17, 2018

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The Long Distance Caregiver By Terri Murphy Being a long distance caregiver has a unique set of problems. The emotional drain of being too far from your loved one to provide any direct care can be devastating. It is hard to describe the fear that envelops you when the phone rings, hoping that it is not yet another crisis with a parent. It is something that you...

Relocation Stress Syndrome

July 10, 2018

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Do you have a family member that isn't adjusting well to a new move? It might actually be something a little more serious, there might be a diagnosis for their anxiety, confusion and over all decline. This article from "A Place For Mom" spells out the details of Relocation Stress Syndrome, tips to avoid it and how to help treat it if your loved one is suffering from RSS. Over the past decade, medical professionals have increasingly been diagnosing and...

The Challenges for the Working Caregiver

July 3, 2018

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The Challenges for the Working Caregiver By Terri Murphy At a time when companies are trying to increase productivity, reduce their costs and enhance the quality of their products or services, there is a growing crisis in corporations today that is preventing them from reaching their goals. Few companies realize the implications that working caregivers have on their internal costs and the company’s bottom line. Still fewer companies even know where to look for these hidden costs. Only one...

The Best Residential Flooring Options For Senior Citizens

June 26, 2018

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Preventing falls is often on the top of the list when it comes to family concerns, and it can become a huge undertaking when renovations get involved. One of the biggest topics of concern is flooring and what type of flooring is best suited for a "fall risk" senior. This article from "The Spruce" lays out all of your options, with the pros and cons of each flooring choice. We are not affiliated with "The Spruce" but check them out...

What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?

June 19, 2018

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Handling and preparing for end of life can be so confusing, it can add to the stress if your loved one hasn't prepared with a will. Although creating a will can be time consuming and a little confusing there are plenty of resources for tips and advice to make that process easier. Here is a list of reasons to pursue a will and what happens if you have a loved one pass away without a will. This article is from...

5 Options For Medications Not Covered By Medicare

6 Steps for Preventing Falls Among Your Older Loved Ones

Is Medicaid’s PACE Program Too Good to Be True?

Cooking for Seniors: How to Make Great Tasting Food for the Senior Palate

How to Tell If It’s Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive

The Long Distance Caregiver

Relocation Stress Syndrome

The Challenges for the Working Caregiver

The Best Residential Flooring Options For Senior Citizens

What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?

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