By Karla Gustafson According to the latest figures from the Alzheimer’s Association, every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s and other diseases which cause the symptoms of dementia are increasing in the U.S. At present more than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s… Continue reading Memory Care
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Medical Equipment Advice For Caregivers
(NAPSA)-With Medicare statistics suggesting spending on home medical equipment-bath seats, lightweight wheelchairs, walkers and scooters and so on-rising at twice the rate of health care costs in general, many Americans may be glad to learn about a new site that can help them select the best products for their needs and budget. The site’s founders… Continue reading Medical Equipment Advice For Caregivers
Long Term Care Insurance: Use it or Lose it!
By Susan Feldman If you’ve been paying premiums on a long term care insurance (LTCi) policy for years and wondering “What does this policy cover?”, “When do I use it?” and “How do I use it?” read on. Given the choice, most people wish to age in their own home, in familiar surroundings with family,… Continue reading Long Term Care Insurance: Use it or Lose it!
Protect Yourself Against Medicare “Gaps”
By David Sayen Medicare helps to pay for a wide variety of health services, from flu shots to hospital stays to hospice care. But it doesn’t cover everything. And it doesn’t cover all your out-of-pocket costs. Many services covered by Medicare require co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles. You can purchase supplemental insurance to cover these “gaps” in Medicare.… Continue reading Protect Yourself Against Medicare “Gaps”
Seth Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity and Home Instead Senior Care Donate 6,000 Hours of Free In-Home Care to Families Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Inaugural Alzheimer’s Care Grant Recipients Announced, Additional Applications Still Being Accepted OMAHA, NEB. – More than 130 families coping with Alzheimer’s disease will now receive much-needed support thanks to the Hilarity for Charity and Home Instead Senior Care Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Relief Grant Program. Hilarity for Charity®, a movement established with the Alzheimer’s Association®,… Continue reading Seth Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity and Home Instead Senior Care Donate 6,000 Hours of Free In-Home Care to Families Living with Alzheimer’s Disease