Monthly Archives: July 2009

Caring for seniors

Life is ironic at times.We start our lives young and in need of people who can take care of us.  We mature and take care of ourselves.And if our lives allow us to grow older, we could end up with … Continue reading

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Stair Lift Rental – Benefits Of Renting Stair Lifts

If you do not have enough money to buy stair lifts, do not worry as you can always opt for stair lift rental. People do not need to stay confined at one place if the two legs given to them … Continue reading

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Compare Costs Of Senior Living

For elders who need a little extra help with the task of everyday living, assisted living centers may well be the answer.There are many options today that are available alternatives to 24-hour care nursing homes.  Clearly, selection of the option … Continue reading

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Buyer Beware! Annuities Can Harm A Person With Alzheimer’s

An annuity is usually a financial product someone purchases where they trade a lump sum of money in exchange for a monthly stream of income plus a little interest. And, for some, they are a good thing. But for a … Continue reading

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Medicaid, Alzheimer’s Disease and Seemingly Innocent Transfers of Assets

Did you know that even seemingly innocent things like adding a son or daughter as a joint owner on an account can be viewed by Medicaid as a transfer of assets? We talked last time how transfers of assets for … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Transfers of Assets

Whether your loved one has Alzheimer’s, Dementia or some other disease where there is a need for long term care, it’s critically important to understand how Medicaid factors in to your future. When a person has Alzheimer’s or dementia, statistically … Continue reading

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Checking criminal records is easy

Sometime during our life, and indeed more frequently when we are parents, we want to carry out some detective investigation. Many parents have been in a time where their daughter is mixed up with someone new. It might be a … Continue reading

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Health Care Facts: What Medicaid Pays for Long Term Care

People are often confused with Medicaid for Medicare, which is another government sponsored program. However, these programs are very different in what they are designed to do. Medicare is actually the national health care assistance program given by the federal … Continue reading

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What to Look for in Long-term Care Insurance

A close family friend recently phoned me to ask, “So I am thinking about long-term care insurance, what exactly should I be looking for and where do I start? ” And my answer was, ” Are you confused?” “Yes.” “Well, … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s Can You Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Through Better Oral Health?

As scary as it is to think about, let alone really consider, studies show that there is a possible link between Alzheimer’s and gum disease. As most of us are well aware, Alzheimer’s Disease is a devastating disease which causes … Continue reading

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