Voters in four states will head to the polls Tuesday as the presidential primaries continue. John McCain is the presumptive Republican nominee, and the Democratic field has narrowed considerably since we highlighted their health care plans. With two candidates still vying for the Democratic nomination, the focus on health care has increased. Caregiving, elder care […]

Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: Caregiving, Elder Issues, Eldercare, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care, Medicare, Politics, Research, Social Security, Uncategorized, Working Caregivers | No Comments »

Hey readers, put down that candy bar. Researchers at Tufts University have just solved the mystery of the Pyramid – the Food Pyramid, that is. Seniors puzzled by nutritional requirements can relax and peruse the graphically enhanced pyramid so “all shall be revealed.”
The new Tufts version for elders complements the USDA food pyramid called MyPyramid. […]

Posted on March 3rd, 2008 by Emme Levine
Filed under: AGIS, Baby Boomers, Caregiving, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Health & Safety | 1 Comment »

Economic forecasts are causing many to pinch pennies and tighten belts. Federal funding, state programs and non-profit organizations have all had to reign in spending and cut expenses, and elder care assistance resources are dwindling. Even after deciding what tasks to assign to a home caregiver or which local resources to utilize to find one, […]

Posted on February 28th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: Care Facilities, Caregiving, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Home Care Agencies, Housing, Long Term Care, Medicare, Medicare & Medicaid, Resources, Uncategorized | No Comments »