Veteran’s Caregiver Benefit
Military Veterans who meet certain requirements qualify for a Caregiver to assist them in their home with what is commonly called “Activities of Daily Living” (ADLs is the lingo used in the nursing community). This just means if they need help with meal preparation, eating assistance, bathing and dressing, Uncle Sam will pay for a […]
Seniors and Driving: Wishing to Drive Ms. Daisy
“How do I get them to stop driving?” This is a question I was often asked by adult children when the Senior Home Care Agency I owned started caregiving services. And there is no easy way to go down this road. Even when a senior knows they shouldn’t be driving anymore, due to a decline […]
Gas: The New Affordable Luxury
“How much did you have to pay for gas?” is always the first question my Grandma Martha asks when I visit her. I have always quickly changed the subject, having the attitude that there is no choice but to pay the price being charged. And, since there are now taxes tacked on to gas, it […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Early Detection
Last week, the Alzheimer’s Association held the 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease in Chicago. In an effort to promote early detection of the disease, advances in discovering biomarkers by recent research were shared. It was explained that a biomarker is a substance or characteristic that can be objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator […]