Financial aid for caregivers is, unfortunately, not only difficult to find, but generally difficult to get. There are, however, a few programs which offer financial aid for caregivers, as well as other forms of care for the elderly. The truth is that caregiving is a duty many of us will eventually assume as we take…
Nursing Home Attorneys and Handling Elder Abuse
If you suspect your elderly parents are victims of elder abuse, then you may have to research nursing home attorneys and find one who can help you. Nursing home attorneys are specially trained to recognize and deal with the signs of elder abuse and may be able to get you the swift justice you need….
Losing a Loved One — Steps for Moving On
If you have recently dealt with losing a loved one, especially the passing of a spouse, one of the last things that you are likely thinking about is moving on. However, this is one of those elderly issues that you will need to start thinking about at some point in the near future. There are…
The Benefits of Care-Giving Support Groups
Care giving support groups are becoming a way of life for family caregivers. Deciding to participate in such a group or finding one that is just right for you is not necessarily an easy thing to do. Support groups of all kinds abound, whether they are for those dealing with a divorce, a life-threatening disease,…
Do I Need a License to be a Caretaker?
If you have considered becoming a caretaker, you may be wondering whether or not you need a license to do so. As it presently stands, the laws regarding caretaker licensing are all over the map, with no cohesive set of standards and requirements. As an example, if you want to hold a license to care…
Tips for Staying in Contact When You Live Far Away
There is no doubt that living far from loved ones can be challenging. It doesn’t matter whether the distance is a few hours by car or several hours by plane, the importance of maintaining regular contact is important. This can become even more important if you have aging parents who aren’t able to travel as…
Making New Friends After a Move to a Senior Community
There is no doubt that moving can be a challenging event in anyone’s life. The physical move itself can be hard, but more often moving is not as difficult as the adjustment to the new home, new locale and new neighbors. It can mean starting over, including finding where to get your hair cut, where…
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Seniors Reverse Mortgage
A seniors reverse mortgage can be a huge help for cash-strapped seniors who want to stay in their own homes but are besieged by ever growing expenses. It is believed there are over half a million seniors reverse mortgages out there, a huge increase from 2005, when there were around 100,000. Reverse mortgages first came…
Downsizing Your Possessions: What Should you Keep in a Senior Move?
If you are contemplating a senior move, you have probably thought about downsizing your possessions. Perhaps you are either retired, or doing some retirement planning and have come to the conclusion that your present home is just too big to manage. Maybe you are simply thinking of moving on to your next exciting phase of…
Getting Senior Assistance for Your Electricity and Heating Bill
There are many creative—and easy—ways to get senior assistance in reducing electric and heating bills. From simply adding insulation and weather stripping to your home to purchasing Energy Star certified appliances, you can ensure that the utility bills which come each month like clockwork are less alarming to open. When you save energy in your…