What is Long-Term Care?
Long-term care is a variety of services that includes medical and non-medical care to people who have a chronic illness or disability. Long-term care helps meet health or perso
Senior Home Owners Find Financial Resource in Reverse Mortgages
For many seniors the equity in their home is their largest single asset, yet it is unavailable to use unless they use a home equity loan. But a conventional loan really doesn’t free up the equity beca
What is a Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a loan against your home that requires no repayment for as long as you live there. It is insured by the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) for homeowners ages 62 or older. It i
How to Select a Mattress for the Elderly
Mattress selection can be an intimidating process. It becomes more so for the elderly. According to the Mayo Clinic, insomnia increases as a person ages. Elderly people often experience difficulty sle
Care Managers – Family Eldercare Decisions & Caregiving Advice
Services from care managers should be something that every family takes advantage of, but in reality very few families use them. Qualified managers could go a long ways towards helping the family find
Referral and Information Sources
AARP
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
800-424-3410
Web site: www.aarp.org
AARP supplies information about caregiving, long-term care and aging, including publications and audio-visual aids for ca
Caregiving Resources
AARP Webplace
Web site: http://www.aarp.org/
This site has a caregiving section that discusses caregiving options and includes information on caregiver support, long-term care financing, help with hom
Nonmedical Home Care Services
Although most home care is provided by family, friends or volunteers, there is a growing trend to hire paid individuals or professionals to provide this care in the home. The hiring of care is prompte
Caregiver Advice – Washing & Bathing
For most adults, washing is a personal and private activity. When you are helping someone with dementia to wash, it is important to be sensitive and tactful and to respect their dignity. A few simple
Ten Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress
1. Denial about the disease and its effects on the person who is being diagnosed. I know mum’s going to get better.
2. Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s or others that no effective treatments or cu