Lilly Ledbetter Law and Senior Caregivers
Lilly Ledbetter was applauded last night at the Democratic National Convention and has a special connection with senior caregivers. The Lilly Ledbetter law became the first piece of legislation – the first law – signed by President Barack Obama. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 stating that the 180-day statute […]
Healthy Aging Steps for Seniors and Caregivers
Growing older brings the gift of a long life along with the challenges of aging. How do we navigate the waters of life as a senior? Americans are living longer and longer with life expectancy of a new born today being 100 years old. As we have knowledge of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, […]
Dark Chocolate Boosts Elderly Brains
Here’s some science I can get behind: a recent study shows that the consumption of dark chocolate and red wine may improve cognitive function in older adults. Senior caregivers can now have a positive reason to share chocolates with seniors. Flavanol consumption is favorably associated with cognitive function, according to The Cocoa, Cognition, and Aging (CoCoA) Study […]
Tennessee Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
Basetball coach Pat Summitt, age 59, has lead the Tennessee women’s basketball team to 8 national titles and has won more games than any major-college basketball coach. She paved the way for women’s basketball at the college level, starting her coaching career before the women’s game was played in a national championship and before scholarships […]
Health Care Law (Obama Care) Helps Fight $1 Billion in Medicare Fraud
Medicare fraud rings to the tune of $65 billion each year. It is difficult to imagine this number and to imagine any type of service or business could operate while having this much money stolen from them each year. But one of the benefits of the new health care law that has perhaps not garnered […]
Diana Nyad Attempts Cuba to Florida Swim at Age 63
Senior swimmer Diana Nyad isn’t planning on letting anything stop her this time—not jellyfish stings, storms or hypothermia. In her fourth attempt to make the 103 mile swim across the Florida Straights without a shark cage, Diana Nyad is out to prove that it’s never too late to chase your dream. The endurance swimmer turns […]
Medicaid Eligibility Varies by State and by Unique Case
Medicaid is a government program that provides access to medical care for individuals and families who are otherwise financially unable to receive healthcare or medical treatment. Eligibility for Medicaid is primarily determined by an individual or couple’s financial assets and income. The maximum monetary limit for each of these is determined by each state, but consistency […]
Seniors Facebook and Skype to Stay Connected
It’s a simple conversation between sister and brother with the usual niceties. “How’s the weather by you? We’re in the middle of a heat wave.” “How are the grandkids? They look like they’ve grown so much!” “You look good, have you lost weight?” It’s nothing out of the ordinary except that the siblings are in their […]
Summer Olympics Showcases Older Athletes
Summer Olympics Brings Older Athletes Every four years we find ourselves riveted by the spectacle that is the Summer Olympics. Watching these athletes, these perfect physical specimens at the top of their abilities, vie for the gold makes for a thrilling couch-side activity. I justify my inertia because of my age. The Olympics are, after […]
Northwestern University Study Confirms Caregiver Quality Vital Requirement
Senior caregivers must be qualified and trained in order to deliver quality care. As we have often said, senior caregiving is not at all like babysitting. The parents are present at the beginning and end of a babysitting shift and children are expected to follow the directions of a babysitter. In senior care, age-related diseases […]
Senior Care Training Programs: Online Courses for Senior Caregivers
Senior care training involves learning many skills in order to care for the emotional and physical aspects of senior care and to understand the bigger picture in order to recognize early signs of memory loss and elder care abuse which is often financial. Senior caregivers are trained to safely assist with physical care needs such as […]
Chicago Nursing Home Care
Chicago seniors may need to have nursing care after a hospital stay and once a senior has Medicare benefits, they will receive a portion of the nursing home stay covered as a benefit, as long as a medical doctor preapproves the nursing care need. However, Medicare will only cover a portion of the nursing home costs for […]
