http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:52:43 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:43 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d19-November--Diabetes-Awareness-month?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner   Regular exercise will help you to Age with Grace...Today's obesity epidemic might be tomorrow's Alzheimer's disease epidemic.Most Americans are aware of the direct connection between obesity and Type II diabetes, however many of these same Ame... diabetes type II Aging with Grace Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d19-November--Diabetes-Awareness-month?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d4-November-is-Caregiver-Awareness-Month-celebrate-by-caring-for-yourself?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner   Photo courtesy of Aging with Grace“It is very easy for caregivers to neglect their own basic needs in attempting to care for the patient,” says Betty Ferrell, RN, research scientist, Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA. “Caregive... National Caregiver Awarness Month Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:33:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d4-November-is-Caregiver-Awareness-Month-celebrate-by-caring-for-yourself?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d28-The-growing-problem-of-elder-abuse?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner   Photograph courtesy of Aging with GraceMany uncompensated caregivers — spouses, adult children, relatives and friends — find caring for an elder to be satisfying and enriching. However, the responsibilities and demands of elder ca... elder abuse neglect Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:56:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d28-The-growing-problem-of-elder-abuse?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Continuing-Care-Retirement-Community-CCRC-vs-Lifecare-Community--are-they-the-same?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner Courtesy of Aging with GraceIn the past 10-15 years, the senior housing industry has introduced several new concepts and terms that are easily confused. For example, many people believe, that life care and continuing care communities are the same, a... life care continuing care senior housing Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:30:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Continuing-Care-Retirement-Community-CCRC-vs-Lifecare-Community--are-they-the-same?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Breast-Cancernot-just-a-young-womans-disease?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner Courtesy of Aging with GraceWhen, if ever, have you seen an advertisement for breast cancer awareness featuring an old woman? There are many public service announcements, TV commercials and People Magazine articles featuring young beautiful A-List ... breast cancer in older women Breat Cancer Awareness Month Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:49:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Breast-Cancernot-just-a-young-womans-disease?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d1-The-many-diseases-of-dementia?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner Courtesy of Aging with GraceThe many diseases of dementia"Mom doesn’t have Alzheimer’s, she just has dementia", so say many adult children to eldercare professionals. Somehow families find comfort in believing that a loved one... dementia Parkinson's vascular insuffiency Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:27:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d1-The-many-diseases-of-dementia?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Hospicea-circle-of-care?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner   Photo courtesy of Aging with GraceThe word "hospice" stems from the Latin word "hospitium" meaning guesthouse. During the 1960's, Dame Cicely Saunders, a British physician began the modern hospice movement by establishing S... hospice palliative care end of life death Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:27:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Hospicea-circle-of-care?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Eldercare-funding-optionsPart-V-in-a-series-of-V?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner   Courtesy of Aging with GracePart V in a series of VLong Term Care InsuranceWith Baby Boomers reaching retirement and Americans living longer than ever, Long Term Care Insurance (LTC) policies should be on the minds of many people, in particula... LTC long term care insurance Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:50:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Eldercare-funding-optionsPart-V-in-a-series-of-V?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Eldercare-funding-options--Part-IV?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner   Courtesy of Aging with Grace The following is part IV in a series of V on Eldercare Funding OptionsReverse MortgageBy now, most folks have heard about reverse mortgages and may have already formed their own opinion about them or for some... reverse mortgage Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:29:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Eldercare-funding-options--Part-IV?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Eldercare-funding-options-Part-III?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner The following article is Part III in a series of V on eldercare funding options.Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension BenefitAid and Attendance is a commonly used term for an under-utilized veterans' disability income. The official title of this b... veteran's benefits aid & attendance Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:17:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Eldercare-funding-options-Part-III?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Eldercare-funding-optionsPart-II?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner  Courtesy of Aging with Grace The following article is Part II  in a series of V on Eldercare Funding Options. Life SettlementsMost seniors rely on equity in their homes to fund retirement and then assisted living and long term care.&... life settlement life insurance cash surrender Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:40:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Eldercare-funding-optionsPart-II?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Eldercare-funding-optionsPart-I?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner  Courtesy of Aging with Grace Helping a loved one accept the need for senior care services is a big accomplishment, helping them to find funding to pay for those services is an even bigger accomplishment! How to pay for the monthly costs is in ... reverse mortgage life settlements Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:38:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Eldercare-funding-optionsPart-I?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Adult-day-carethe-best-kept-secret-in-eldercare?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner   Courtesy of Aging with Grace Adult day care allows caregivers to continue working outside the home, receive help with the physical care of a loved one, avoid the guilt of placing a loved one in institutional care, and have respite from w... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:08:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Adult-day-carethe-best-kept-secret-in-eldercare?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Pro-Choicesenior-housing-options?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner  Courtesy of Aging with Grace The face of senior housing has dramatically changed in the past 5-7 years. New options range from master-planned communities to high-rise senior developments in 24-hour neighborhoods to affiliation-sponsored housin... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:50:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Pro-Choicesenior-housing-options?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Eldercareit-isnt-all-about-stress?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner       Courtesy of Aging with Grace Many folks have great stories to share about the humorous side of elder care giving. The following is one of mine... Enjoy!Estee Lauder, call your office...My husband went to pick up my 87-year-... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:24:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Eldercareit-isnt-all-about-stress?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d14-The-truth-about-free-eldercare-internet-referral-placement-services?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner    Free Web sites are often a gravy train for eldercare service providersDuring these tough economic times, more and more stressed caregivers are gravitating to the web for help and guidance. With the plethora of "free" internet ... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:57:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d14-The-truth-about-free-eldercare-internet-referral-placement-services?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Does-the-Buck-Stop-Here?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner Courtesy of Aging with Grace If your parents’ money is disappearing, you need to interveneOften, an Aging with Grace eldercare specialist will be asked, “If I sign the monthly agreement for my parents’ assisted living community, wi... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:09:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Does-the-Buck-Stop-Here?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d11-4-ways-to-communicate-with-a-person-with-dementia?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit here Many people are caring for a person who can no longer easily communicate their feelings or needs. This can be the byproduct of medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia’s, Parki... communication Alzheimer's disease dementia Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:57:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d9-4-ways-to-communicate-with-a-person-with-dementia?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Overcoming-caregiver-stress?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner Courtesy of Aging with Grace The obvious first recommendation for overcoming caregiver stress, whether it is physical, emotional, or time limitations, is to take care of yourself. Caregivers hear this often. It is not a new idea. It’s just tha... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:55:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Overcoming-caregiver-stress?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Moving-your-loved-one-when-is-it-time?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner Making the decision to move a parent or loved from their home into an assisted living, retirement or nursing community is never an easy decision. If you find yourself questioning the safety of your parent(s) living alone then perhaps you and your fa... senior housing long term care assisted living Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:58:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Moving-your-loved-one-when-is-it-time?cid=exrss-Senior-Care-Examiner