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Communication, the Gifts and Challenges
The give and take of good conversation is a joy. We can be introduced to a total stranger and develop a friendship within minutes if the conversation is open and honest. The friendships formed through the writing of this book were cemented befo...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Deborah Uetz
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Introducing the Best Available Long Term Care Policy Guarantee
If you're 60 to 70 years old ... or have a family member who is ... then what you are about to discover could help prevent the complete erosion of your estate.
In fact, it's probably the most important asset you could ever own. Let me explain why....
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Don Adams
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Prepare to Make Long-term Care Choices
Several months ago, I was coming out of a gas station when a woman stopped me and asked me what I did for a living. On the back of our van is our web address. On the side wing windows is "Free Senior Home Placement." I explained to her that I am a ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Renee Reeves
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Senior Care for Alzheimer’s
As a person ages, a certain amount of memory loss and confusion is quite normal. Personally, I’ve been known to invoke the cliché, “The older I get, the better I was!” Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s disease represents a more serious loss of mental shar...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Alex Jensen
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Compare Nursing Homes
Finding the best nursing home is easier than you might think. That is assuming there is more than one nursing home in your area so that you have something to compare. The sad part is that the best nursing home is just the one that meets your expect...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Shannon Davis
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The Truth About Christmas
Every year, as Christmas approaches, you hear Christmas carols everywhere. Sometimes to the point where another Silent Night would make you want to silent the sound system.
Everyone is scrambling to buy Christmas gifts for everyone in a list that...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Janice Wee
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Strategies on Paying for Nursing Home Care and Medicaid
The decision to place your loved one into a nursing home is an
extremely difficult decision, often causing much guilt for the
caregiver. It is a very emotional decision for most clients we see and
most are under a certain amount of stress, often gr...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : P.L. Fields
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What Most Long Term Care Professionals Don’t Know
Medicare recognizes this need and, therefore reimburses your residents to receive advanced behavioral health services… making them free to your facility!
Psychologists provide a wide variety of valuable and tested
clinical services that can provide...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Mike Shery
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Board and Care Homes – What Are They?
Board and Care homes (also known as RCFE’s - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) are residential private homes that have been licensed by the Department of Social Services to provide services to seniors. Most accept no more than six reside...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Alex Jensen
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Assisted Living Facilities – What Are They?
Assisted Living facilities are generally for person’s 60 years of age and older. Typical candidates need assistance with “Activities of Daily Living” (ADLs), but wish to live as independently as possible. Assisted Living communities exist to bridge...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Alex Jensen
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Who Wants to End Up in a Nursing Home? NO ONE!
As a long-term care consultant for seniors and their families I have visited many different types of facilities. But my favorite type of facility to visit is adult family homes.
There are over 2200 adult family homes in Washington State. Adult fa...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Renee Reeves
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Helping Caregivers Get Comfortable Asking For Help
Becoming a care giver might not have been a conscious decision on your part. It may have arrived quietly and unnoticed because you are the adult child of your elderly parents who now require care or you may have a special needs child that exacts yo...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Lois Galloway
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What You Need to Know About Helping Senior Citizens
Introduction
The baby boomers is the population which haven taken birth after second world war till 1965 when there was a tremendous increase in birth rate due to the social and economic development in the USA. Now this population is going into the...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Tia Arora
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Just Give Them a Lot of Love and You’ll be Fine
It was right about this time, 19 years ago. My wife and I were sitting in the very last Lamaze birthing class, soon to be brand new parents. I felt a wave of anxiety come over me. I had to ask the question. I raised my hand. The Nurse, her nam...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Mark Matteson
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The Dryer Ate Your Underwear!
Q: My mom is in the early stages of dementia and she is also incontinent we have tried to get her to stop wearing her underpants and have her start wearing pull-up diapers, she throws the Depends out the door and puts her underpants on. Of coarse w...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Renee Reeves
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Mom Wont Participate!
Q: Six months ago we placed my mother in an assisted living facility. She gets along fairly well, but we thought she would get involved with all of the activities. Instead she complains that she is very lonely, and won't participate. Do you have an...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Renee Reeves
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Feeling Lonely?
Q: I hate Alzheimer's disease, not only has it robbed me of my husband, but it has taken my life too! I feel like all of my friends have disappeared. I am lonely, and that makes me feel guilty. Help!
A: What you are describing is very typical for c...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Renee Reeves
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Second Hand Stair Lifts
Buying second hand stair lifts is a viable and cost effective alternative to purchasing a brand new stair lift. Most stair lifts can be purchased new or second hand.
Second hand stair lifts should be every bit as reliable as a brand new lift and mo...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Christian Dunnage
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Using The Proper Wheelchair Will Make Your Everyday Life Easier
If you have an injury or a health problem that restricts your mobility, you can achieve the independence you desire with a wheelchair that’s just right for you. Wheelchairs are constructed for people of every size, shape, and age, and have feature...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Scott Gray
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Retiring Abroad and Leaving the Grey Skies of the UK
Retiring abroad needs careful planning. Not all countries have the same entitlement to benefits as the UK and your tax liability may be affected.
UK nationals have the right to retire in any European Economic Area (EEA) country. If you intend to mo...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Nicholas Marr
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The Best Investment You Can Make Right Now: Long Term Care Insurance
Don’t think you need it? Consider this: a full 50% of Americans over the age of 50 will need long term care at some point in their lives. The average cost of nursing facility care (or home health care assistance) is $61,000 per year, and the averag...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Joanne Levine
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As the Baby Boomers Age
Many employees today are calling in sick - not to care for themselves or their children, but to care for their aging parents. Baby boomers are rapidly moving into the role of caregivers for their parents, but with a few extra challenges due to the...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Marc Katz
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Local Businesses Serving Seniors Prove Commitment to Quality Care
Good news! You no longer have to risk chance when it comes to selecting a reputable elder care service for yourself or for a loved one. Senior Approved Services has certified a select number of businesses in our area serving the elderly and dis...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Barbara Mascio
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Paying For Elder Care Just Got Easier
It's not a surprise that thousands of families across the nation are facing the challlenges of an aging population. The "sandwich" generation, those who are caring for their children as well as their parents, have been feeling the financial pinch ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Chuck Bongiovanni
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