Choosing the Right Care Community
Choosing the right care community can be a daunting task. Small, medium sized, large, low cost, high cost, independent, assisted – there are so many varieties. Start planning early and you’ll have time to make a decision that will stick for the long run.... Read moreShould AARP be involved in health insurance?
In 1997 AARP established a relationship with United Healthcare to sell Medicare gap insurance under the name AARP/Medicare Complete from Secure Horizons. According to a Washington Post article published 10/27/2009, AARP’s association with United Healthcare... Read moreChildren at a Distance
Your parents live across country or in a city miles away. You’re aware they need help but you feel helpless. Offer them local support for services they require and if they don’t have the financial assets to pay, share costs with brothers and sisters. Then... Read moreLack of a Long Term Plan
Many older individuals with or without parents lack a long term vision of care. Many times immediate needs are addressed i.e. assistance with bill paying, medication reminding, meal preparation, while longer term issues of health are not addressed. It’s these... Read moreProblematic Issues with Memory Loss
Family members with memory loss can present difficulties when they are in the stage “in between”. They may realize they have some memory loss but not to the degree of reality. Thus they argue about a need for care when they may be wearing out a family... Read moreListen to Podcasts of The Caring Generation Radio Program
