A recent AARP study shows that Baby Boomer women are talking to their aging parents about end of life issues. Few, however, are putting this information to use. The study, “Are Americans Talking with Their Parents about Independent Living: A 2007 Study Among Boomer Women,” discovered approximately two-thirds of women older than 45 have discussed […]

Posted on February 22nd, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: AGIS, Baby Boomers, Checklist, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Estate Planning, Housing, Long Term Care, Poll | No Comments »

Medicare is federal health insurance for people who are age 65 or older, as well as younger people with certain disabilities and illnesses. Understanding Medicare basics isn’t as difficult as it first appears, but the program does have several different elements that require explanation. If you need help check out AGIS’ checklist on selecting a […]

Posted on February 6th, 2008 by Beth Seidelhuber
Filed under: Long Term Care, Medicare, Medicare & Medicaid | 1 Comment »

This week Suzanne Geffen Mintz, president and co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association, sat down with NPR’s Terry Gross to discuss issues that complicate family caregiving and helpful resources for family caregivers.
The conversation begins as they explore the confusion most family caregivers struggle with when their loved one is discharged from the hospital. “Discharge […]

Posted on February 4th, 2008 by Tabitha Grace Smith
Filed under: Caregiving, Doctors & Hospitals, Health & Safety, Home Care Agencies, Long Term Care | No Comments »