Imagine this scenario: You get married and vow ‘til death do us part, then bam, tragedy strikes. Your spouse is incapacitated and needs care 24/7. Let’s see, you could 1. Choose to honor your vows and become impoverished with mounting medical and caregiving debts or 2. Be forced to divorce the disabled spouse to get […]

Posted on February 19th, 2008 by Emme Levine
Filed under: AGIS, Adult Day Care, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Community, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Health & Safety, Love & Relationships, Medicare & Medicaid, Social Security | No Comments »

Recent hearings in front of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and the U.S. Senate Medical Technology Caucus illustrated new advancements in caregiving aids. Many of these innovations are aimed at helping people stay in their homes longer by monitoring regular activity and sending alerts if there is a change in normal patterns. Other […]

Posted on February 18th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: Care Facilities, Caregiving, Community, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Health & Safety, Resources, Technology | No Comments »

~ A Guest Post by Irene A. Masiello
1. Have Realistic Expectations: America’s health care system is extremely overburdened; we must be proactive in all aspects of healthcare. Assist your parent by keeping a close tab on prescription & over-the-counter medications.
2. Recognize & Adjust for Diminishing Vision, Hearing or Thinking: Any lessening in faculties or infirmities […]

Posted on February 15th, 2008 by AGIS Staff
Filed under: Caregiving, Checklist, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Health & Safety | 3 Comments »