Tuesday, August 26, 2008 #

Another Caregiver: Michelle Obama

Michelle O'bama found inspiration in how her father dealt with his daily living after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

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Monday, August 18, 2008 #

Geriatric Care Management

Geriatric Care Managers are able to provide professional guidance to make sure all of a senior's care needs are in place, from medical care to financial planning.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 #

Dr. Sandy Goldberg on Assisted Living

Dr. Sandy Goldberg discusses how to effectively approach senior living options.

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Thursday, August 07, 2008 #

Moving Mom and Dad

When the time comes for Mom and Dad to move, it is never easy. But just like planning for a new baby to be born, you can talk to others who have already moved their parents, read books and research your options.

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Wednesday, August 06, 2008 #

Alzheimer's Disease Early Detection

Research continues to advance in finding tests for early detection of Alzheimer's Disease.

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Sunday, August 03, 2008 #

Estate Planning: Don't be James Brown

Creating an Estate Plan and communicating the information to your heirs can save everyone added head-aches. We can all learn a few lessons from singer James Brown's Estate Plan mistakes.

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Thursday, July 31, 2008 #

Planning for Long-term Care

Have you discussed with your family and loved ones how you would prefer to receive senior care, should the need arise?

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 #

Background Checks for Caregivers: Just the First Step

Many times, individuals do not press charges against a person who has stolen items from them or a Judge will allow arrest info to be removed from someone's record if they perform Community Service. This means there are individuals who have multiple arrests for theft, drugs or other crimes, and yet this information will not show up on their Background Check.

posted @ Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:51 PM | Feedback (1)

Monday, July 28, 2008 #

Costs of Senior Home Care

Senior Home Care Agencies offer the advantage of a flexible schedule which may be easily adjusted. This allows families to introduce caregiving services to a loved one slowly. Agencis offer an hourly and daily rate for care.

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Friday, July 25, 2008 #

Senior Care Agencies offer Added Protection for Caregiving

Senior Home Care Agencies have Policies & Procedures in place to insure the senior client will receive quality care and that both the Client and the Caregiver are protected in the employee-employer situation. Independent Contractor Caregivers do not provide clients with this insurance protection nor the layers of professional care management which offer active supervision of the client and the care.

posted @ Friday, July 25, 2008 7:17 PM | Feedback (0)