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Power of Attorney vs. Health Care Proxy: What Are the Differences?

Power of Attorney vs. Health Care Proxy: What Are the Differences?

by Michelle Kelley | Feb 7, 2019 | Advice for Caregivers, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Senior Care Resources, Senior Health Care

Sometimes, dementia or other health issues can stand in the way of your senior loved one getting the best care possible. If Mom is experiencing the early stages of dementia or has other health issues that are limiting her ability to rationalize, travel, move around...
5 Questions Families Ask About Financing Senior Care

5 Questions Families Ask About Financing Senior Care

by Selena Jackson | Jan 3, 2019 | Senior Care Resources, Senior Housing

Making the decision to search for a senior living facility for your loved one can be difficult, and it’s natural for you to have questions about how your options differ and how you’ll pay for them should you need them. Today, we’ll be looking at five of the most...
Joyful Senior-Friendly Holiday Activities

Joyful Senior-Friendly Holiday Activities

by Michelle Kelley | Dec 21, 2018 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Senior Care Resources

The holidays present a very special time for families, and they’ll be an excellent opportunity for you to bond with your loved ones. Even for older adults with limitations like Alzhiemer’s, this can be a joyous occasion if executed well, and the following tips will...
10 Things Seniors Should Know About the New Medicare Card

10 Things Seniors Should Know About the New Medicare Card

by April Cowperthwait | Dec 21, 2018 | Senior Care Resources, Senior Health Care

Beginning spring of this year, new Medicare cards have started to roll out to the nearly 60 million seniors who are enrolled in the government-provided program. If you or your senior loved one has questions about the new card, here are a few of the most common...
3 Ways to Deal with Family Conflict Over Caring for Senior Parents

3 Ways to Deal with Family Conflict Over Caring for Senior Parents

by Selena Jackson | Dec 11, 2018 | Advice for Caregivers, Senior Care Resources

As our senior parents age, they may begin to depend on close friends and family members for care and help with basic needs. Often times when this stage of life happens, conflict can arise between family members, especially between siblings. Taking care of an aging...
How Seniors Can Choose the Right Medicare Plan

How Seniors Can Choose the Right Medicare Plan

by Leslie Carter | Nov 24, 2018 | Senior Care Resources, Senior Health Care

Making the switch to Medicare from other types of insurance can seem confusing and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little research and some knowledge on the subject, you can find the Medicare plan that is right for you. The following tips can help...
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