Long Term Care Insurance Pays for Adult and Alzheimer’s Day Care
8:28pm - Feb 9, 2011
You or your spouse may have Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI), or you may be considering the purchase of this type of insurance. Did you know that LTCI can help cover the cost of Adult Day Health Care including care at the Alzheimer’s Day Resource Center?
What is Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI)?
Holidays: A Time for Family Caregiver Meetings
11:55am - Dec 7, 2010
The holidays are often a time when family members who live far way or not so far away from one another take the time to get together. Relationships are re-energized, and we catch up on events and happenings. We note the growth of some members of the family, while recognizing the decline of others.
This time of year presents an opportunity for a family to have a meeting to begin the dialog regarding the needs of a family member. Any member of the family including a senior or an adult with a disability
Prevent Caregiver Burnout
9:05am - Nov 16, 2010
November is National Family Caregiver Month. It is a good time to reflect on your life as a caregiver and make sure you are not becoming at risk for caregiver burnout.
Many demands are put on caregivers by care recipients and family members. But, the greatest demands are often those we place on ourselves!
Losing Retiree Health Benefits? Know Your Rights!
2:20pm - Oct 1, 2010
If you are a retiree with Medicare who is losing health benefits, in most situations you have the right to get health coverage without a health screening. Here are some examples:
If you have a group health plan because your spouse is employed and you are losing this coverage either because the plan terminates or due to death or divorce, you have several options. One option is to apply for COBRA coverage.
COBRA allows you to continue your group plan, while you pay the premiums plus an ad
Time Enough to Spare and Take Care
11:50am - Sep 17, 2010
September is an important month for all of us. Families are busy rescheduling their routines to fit around school and after-school activities. Businesses begin to return to their regular office hours, as employees return from vacations. Chores around the house that were neglected all summer long are finally confronted... or not.
The subtle shift of the Earth begins the resetting of our internal clocks, as we once again become accustomed to shortening hours of daylight. Yes, Autumn has arrived!