Why Do I Need Powers of Attorney for Mom or Dad?
Read moreWhile speaking with Matt Margolis (Elder Law attorney with Heartland Law Firm) recently, he mentioned a common question he receives often: “Why do I need a Health Care or Power of Attorney?” The short answer, he offered, is because...
April 18, 201300The VA’s Best Kept Secret…
Read moreI have spoken with Matt Margolis, an Elder Law attorney with Heartland Law Firm recently about VA benefits to which people may not know they are entitled. In this posting, he shares some valuable insights that may expand your...
April 15, 2013Forgetfulness-A Caregiver’s Warning Signs
Read moreThere are an estimated 30+ million cases of dementia worldwide according to the latest statistics. That amounts to a new case diagnosed about every 7 seconds, and the prevalence is projected to increase to more than 100 million people...
April 11, 2013Abuse: A Caregiver’s Warning Signs
Read moreAccording to national statistics, about six million older adults are abused each year. That amounts to almost one of every ten adults over the age of 60 who have been physically, sexually, emotionally or financially exploited. If you are...
April 8, 2013Hygiene: A Caregiver’s Warning Signs
Read moreAny discussion of hygiene – whether in an older adult or anyone else for that matter – is an admittedly subjective discussion. It is not just about taking a daily bath or shower. In fact, in many other parts...
April 4, 2013Malnutrition: A Caregiver’s Warning Signs
Read moreWhen I get a call about our geriatric care management services, most people are not asking for a geriatric care manager, per se. They are asking a question about something they have noticed or been told about their older...
April 1, 2013Making Home Senior-Friendly Part 2
Read moreIn the first posting of this two-part series, I went no further than the hallway in our tour of the home. I certainly appreciate that everyone’s kitchen or bath is going to be a different starting point, so I’ll...
March 28, 2013Making Home Senior-Friendly Part 1
Read moreIt is not just because of the housing collapse that many seniors have decided to stay in their existing homes instead of moving into a senior community in recent years. It also is because it is easier to make...
March 25, 2013