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Featured ArticleFamily Care Agreements, A Golden Opportunity - August, 2007All too often, families put off coming to our office until their beloved elder relative or friend has already been admitted to a nursing home or is on the
verge of being admitted. So often in these cases, we hear the story about how family or friends have been caring for the elder, for months
or even for years, without compensation. Often the caregiver has quit a job at considerable financial hardship. Now the elder will be admitted to the nursing home and his or
her savings will have to be spent down and virtually depleted, mostly on nursing home care, before the government's Medicaid program will help pay for the elder's care. ...For more information ... Also in August's LifeLines
The risk of falling increases with age and is greater for women than men. Falls are one of the main disabling conditions of the elderly. However, with some common sense most falls can be prevented. The causes of falls are known as risk factors..... For more information ... LEGALLINE - Veterans Benefits - What You Might Not Know (Part 2) The Veterans Administration (VA) provides health care benefits to veterans. The plan covers a number of health care services, including preventative services, diagnostic and treatment services and hospitalization. It may also cover nursing home and other long-term care options.....For more information ... CARE GIVER HELPLINE - Caring For Someone With Dementia (Part 3) One of the biggest struggles caregivers face is dealing with the difficult behaviors of the person they are caring for. Dressing, bathing, eating - basic activities of daily living - often become difficult to manage for both the person with AD and the caregiver. Having a plan for getting through the day can help caregivers cope.....For more information ... If you would like to receive the LifeLines newsletter electronically, please click here |
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