June 2008 Entries
It seems naps provide benefits for more than just children and seniors. More and more corporations are offering nap rooms or a break in the day to boost productivity of workers.
Recent flooding along the Mississippi River and throughout the Midwest have forced quick evacuation of homes. Having an emergency disaster plan in place makes the process a little easier for senior home owners.
We all experience some memory loss at times. Where did I leave my keys? What time was the meeting? But when Alzheimer's Disease sneaks up on someone, it is a challenge for everyone involved.
As tribute stories to newsman Tim Russert aired this week, friends shared stories about how Tim managed all the care needs for his Dad, "Big Russ" from a distance, in order to allow him to stay in the comfort of his own home.
Spouses of Veterans also qualify for the Aid & Attendance Benefit, which pays for caregiving services in the home and sometimes in a nursing home.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter offers $20,000 award for caregiving to recognize leadership in implementing innovative and creative partnerships between community agencies and researchers.
Providing care for others comes with challenges and rewards. Sometimes it helps to share these stories with others, for both family caregivers and professional caregivers. When John, just 45-years-old, fell from his roof and broke both shoulders, he learned how difficult it is to lose some of your independence.
The unglamorous side of caregiving is shown in this new movie profiling a Caregiver working in London, England.
Background checks come in many shapes and sizes.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) allows for convictions to be reviewed for the last 7 years but some states have passed their own laws which may alter this if an individual will be working with children or seniors.
Veterans often are not aware of the "Aid & Attendance" Benefit which provides a Caregiver to assist them in their home with Activities of Daily Living. A Medical Doctor must provide approval based on care needs and the Veteran may not have more than $80,000.00 in assets, excluding their homes and cars, to qualify.
It is never pleasant to think about discussing a parent or grandparent's driving capabilities with them. The alternative - an accident which could harm them or someone else - is also not pleasant. The Federal Highway Administration reports that older drivers experience more motor vehicle fatalities than any other driving group, with the exception of drivers under age 20.