by Care Answered | May 20, 2024 | Assisted Living, Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
CDPAP stands for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. This is the program that allows those who utilize Community Medicaid to have a loved one, friend or neighbor provide care for them and get paid for it. This can be a wonderful program. You may have even...
by Care Answered | Jan 29, 2024 | Care News, Daily Health Tips
More than 10 percent of Americans 65 and over – or more than 6 million people – have Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the widespread prevalence of Alzheimer’s and the devastating impact it has not only on patients but the entire family, researchers still don’t know...
by Care Answered | Dec 13, 2023 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Seeing loved ones over the holidays can be challenging, especially when gathering with aging relatives whom you may not have seen in some time. Consider this scenario: The table is set, the guests have arrived, and everyone is in good spirits as you gather with family...
by Care Answered | Oct 29, 2023 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
A solo ager is defined as someone who is 55 or over, who does not have a reliable support system. When people fall into this category, not planning is truly NOT an option. As we know we all need to plan but many people may have a support system that creates a safety...
by Care Answered | Oct 22, 2023 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Medicare Tips, Medicare Tips You Need to Know, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
The weather is turning chilly, and that means that flu and cold season is upon us. The best way for older adults to protect themselves from respiratory illness is with vaccines. Vaccines recommended this season include flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus...
by Care Answered | Sep 26, 2023 | Care News, Daily Health Tips
I recently returned from an informative healthcare advocacy conference. Attending a conference where I learn and connect with others always leaves me feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and eager to share the information I learned. And this conference did not disappoint!...
