Archive for April, 2009
Conservatorships
In instances when adults are no longer able to care for their own financial matters, a loved one or court appointed professional may need to be appointed to handle such matters on behalf of the incapacitated adult. According to NOLO, ”If a court appoints someone to take care of financial matters, that person is usually [...]
Correlation between Leisure Activities and Risk of Dementia
Most of us know that we feel better when we spend time with those we love. We also know that when we participate in activities that we enjoy, our spirits are often lifted. What is becoming even clearer to researchers is that all of these things are also good for us. Some research even shows that [...]
Medicare Part D and Prescription Drug Roundup
We recently ran across a new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation that was written by Massachusetts Institute of Technology economist Jonathan Gruber and thought it was a good time to pull together a number of great prescription and Part D resources that we’ve come across over the past few months. Choosing a Medicare Part [...]
How can a long-term care ombudsman help?
If you, or a loved one, is a resident of, or is considering, assisted living, or a nursing home, a long-term care (LTC) ombudsman may be able to help. LTC ombudsman help resolve residents’ complaints, provide information and assistance, advocate for residents’ rights and quality of care, and advocates for system and legislative changes. The [...]
Ten Signs of Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association warns that, “Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It may be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a fatal brain disease that gets worse over time and causes changes in thinking, reasoning and behavior. Although the disease is more common in people 65 and older, it [...]
How to Choose a Pet for Your Favorite Senior
Pets can be wonderful companions. Cooper, my own cocker spaniel, has been a great addition to my home. Because of him, I spend more time enjoying the out of doors, meet lots of new people, and laugh each and every day!! Seniors can also benefit from the love and companionship of a pet. The Weather [...]
Can Your Senior Be Safer? Senior Safety Tip Roundup
If you asked ten people about senior safety issues, you’d get ten different answers. The reality is that as we age, the risks to life, limb and even our finances grow. Today, we thought we’d tackle the topic of safety from a number of different levels and guide you to resources for the ones that [...]
Some Great Alzheimer’s Resources
SHF is not a site specifically dedicated to Alzheimer’s. There are many great sites that cover the topic. The most obvious is the Alzheimer’s Association site. And anyone with average Internet search abilities can find a good number of resources online. What we wanted to cover here are some of the gems you may not [...]
How to Help a Caregiver
There’s much said about caregivers’ need for support, but it’s often difficult to know how to help a caregiver when they need it. The tips here approach caregiver help from the perspective of the caregiver’s helper. You may have already offered to help a caregiver, but not yet been asked. Often caregivers have many reasons [...]
Medicare Explained for Those Who Like to Watch TV
Here’s a nice succinct explanation of Medicare. It gives a good framework for parts A through D if you’re new to the types of Medicare. The clip is produced by Humana and is 3 minutes long.