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- Controversial 5 Star Nursing Home Ratings
Jan 12, 2009
The public relies on the government to provide accurate information. The Medicare sight now lists Five Star Ratings for nursing homes, however the...
Category: Health
- Going Overboard With Palliative Care
Jan 12, 2009
Palliative care is the new buzz word in healthcare. Learn the postives and negatives about considering palliative care in order to help yourself or...
Category: Elderly Care
- Nursing Homes Lack Expertise in Recommending Hospice Care Placing Your Family Member at Risk
Jan 6, 2009
Dying should be the last place for self-interest, however many nursing homes lack the expertise and education or have financial motives relative to...
Category: Elderly Care
- Fighting For Family Members in Nursing Homes
Jan 2, 2009
If your family member is in a nursing home or rehab facility for a short or long term stay it's your responsibility to make sure they receive the...
Category: Elderly Care
- Angry About Medicaid? It's Time to Face Reality
Nov 16, 2008
As the aging population increases and has not planned for long term care expenses, many are seeking public assistance yet are angry at the price...
Category: Elderly Care
- Fears Associated With Aging Increase Exponentially As We Advance In Years
Jun 24, 2008
We are born fearless and experience most of our youth without fear. Then we experience small events that make us doubt ourselves, that bring fear...
Category: Health
- Nursing Homes Want You to Stay - Don't Be Intimidated, You Can Go Home
Jun 18, 2008
Don't let nursing homes intimidate you or your family members into remaining in a situation you feel is not in your long term best interest. You...
Category: Health
- Are You Healthy and Young -- Now is the Time to Consider Long Term Care Insurance
Jun 16, 2008
Take advantage preferred rates for long term care insurance when you are young and healthy. This will result in significant savings over time and...
Category: Health
- Women Disadvantaged Financially and Personally Due to Years of Caregiving
May 25, 2008
Women are natural born caregivers, however the majority of women do not understand how caregiving affects their earning and retirement years. Take...
Category: Society and Culture
- Avoid Nursing Homes by Planning Ahead
May 25, 2008
According to a survey by John Hancock, persons would rather die or go bankrupt that live in a nursing home. Learn about planning ahead so that you...
Category: Elderly Care
- My Kids Will Care for Me - And Other Myths About Aging
Apr 3, 2008
Parents often believe, rather they expect, children will care for them as they age. This is not always the case. Learn common myths about...
Category: Elderly Care
- Americans Shocked to Learn that Medicare Does Not Pay for All Healthcare Expenses
Apr 3, 2008
Many Americans believe that the government pays for all health expenses once they participate in Medicare. Not true. Medicare does not pay for the...
Category: Elderly Care
- Five Ways to Avoid Financially Supporting Aging Parents
Apr 3, 2008
Many older adults are not financially prepared for unexpected health care expenses during retirement and often look to children or other family...
Category: Elderly Care
- Avoid Foreclosure by Doing a Short Sale
Jan 9, 2008
Short sales are an alternative to home foreclosure. Learn how to avoid foreclosure and get out from under a mortgage that is difficult to pay.
Category: Mortgage
- First Time Home Buyer Mistakes
Jan 3, 2008
Learn how to make buying a home easy with these simple tips.
Category: Buying
- Affordable Housing - What Can You Afford?
Jan 3, 2008
Buying a house, downsizing or selling and moving to a different home are extremely important decisions. Don't make a move until you know what you...
Category: Home and Family
- Baby Boomers Now Caring For Parents Experiencing Similar Issues
Dec 24, 2007
Baby boomers between the ages of 43 and 61 are now beginning to personally experience some of the health issues faced by their parents and they are...
Category: Elderly Care
- Monitoring Your Health: Four Measures to Know
Nov 9, 2007
Many individuals hear the measures for blood pressure and cholesterol from physicians and do not really understand what they mean. This article...
Category: Elderly Care
- Osteoporosis: It's Never Too Late to Start Taking Care of Your Bones
Oct 13, 2007
Osteoporosis effects both men and women. After age thirty we lose bone mass each year. Bone fractures cause signficant issues for aging adults.
Category: Diseases and Conditions
- Over Fifty? Fall Is Time For Routine Vaccines
Oct 13, 2007
Adults over age fifty should consider receiving the annual flu vaccine and vaccines for pneumonia and shingles if not previously received. Keeping...
Category: Health
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