eldercare: Kiplinger's makes learning about long-term care easy - 04/21/08 05:49 PM
Kiplinger's makes learning about long-term care easy
Dear ActiveRain Member,
For all of us, achieving a healthy, independent and financially secure future is a top priority. Yet with so many conflicting priorities to address today, it's easy to put off thinking about and planning for our own future needs. One critical issue that … (0 comments)
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eldercare: Some Issues We Face as America Ages - 08/04/07 05:06 PM
Whether we like to face it or not, part of our job in real estate will most likely, at some point, involve helping a family face the changing needs brought on by an aging loved one. This may involve helping them trade in a multi-story home for a one-level unit. It may involve … (4 comments)
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eldercare: Concerns about Senior Staging and Downsizing.....HELP! - 07/24/07 03:24 PM
As a designer for 26 years, and a stager for one, I've found myself drawn into the "Senior Market". I've helped move my grandmother(2 broken hips), mother (alzheimers), sister's mother in law (pic's), and now clients. I have had our elderly inlaws live with us for extended periods, and love them … (3 comments)
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eldercare: More Resources for Seniors - 03/13/07 08:19 AM
Here are resource links for senior that was provided compliments of the Seniors Advantage Real Estate Councel (SAREC) that can help seniors and those preparing for that phase in their life with making informed decisions, planning, financing and downsizing:General coverage of issues and resources for seniors: http://www.aarp.org/ AARP's complimentary reverse mortgage booklet "Home … (2 comments)
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eldercare: Elder Abuse - Prevention and Support Resources - 03/05/07 11:48 PM
Below are resource links for helping prevent Elder Abuse and providing support to Elder Abuse victoms:
National Center on Elder Abuse:
http://www.elderabusecenter.org/
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse:
http://www.preventelderabuse.org/
Their list of national organizations in the field:
www.preventelderabuse.org/additional/organizations.html
Help for victims:
http://preventelderabuse.org/help/help.html
The Directory of Crime Victim Services:
http://ovc.ncjrs.org/findvictimservices
American Psychological Assn:
www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html
If you have any suggestions or know of any other … (3 comments)
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eldercare: Housing for All Ages: Safety and Design - 11/01/06 09:57 AM
As baby boomers age and enjoy longer lives than their previous generation, there is becoming more awareness of, and emphasis on, the need to have living environments that allow people to be independent for as long as possible. This includes looking at home safety as will as design issues to better … (2 comments)
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eldercare: Tips For Saving Money On Healthcare for Older Adults and People With Disabilities - 10/13/06 11:11 PM
The Medicare Rights Center has five basic tips to help older adults and people with disabilities save money on their health care. 1. Go Online. The internet is a good source of health care information, including prescription drug price comparison web sites. For example, Medicare Interactive, your one-stop, interactive web site provides older … (0 comments)
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eldercare: Eldercare Resources For Caregivers - 10/06/06 01:33 AM
Here are resources for elder caregivers that we hope will be useful. As Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES), we are committed to supporting you...Low-Calorie Diet Tops Exercise for Staying Young New research suggests that while exercise helps ward off chronic ailments such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease that can shorten a normal lifespan, … (0 comments)
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eldercare: Alzheimer Resource Links - 09/26/06 11:36 PM
For those of us that have loved ones that may be suffering from the effects of Alzhiemer's Disease and/or are caregivers of Alzhiemer's Disease sufferers, here are some resources that we hope will help... Order Online: Free Identify Alzheimer’s Disease Resource KitThe Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to provide a free "Identify Alzheimer's … (2 comments)
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eldercare: Local Area Memory Disorder Clinics - 09/23/06 11:53 PM
For those those that are experiencing memory problems or have loved-ones that they suspect or have confirmed memory problems, here are memory disorder centers that may be of help in the South Jersey / Philadelphia metropolitan area.
University of Pennsylvania Alzheimer's Disease Center, Memory Disorders The center is located at University of Pennsylvania, … (0 comments)
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eldercare: Eldercare Resources For Caregivers - 09/16/06 03:57 PM
For those that are providing care to others, especially eldercare, there is a large amount of information, support and networking resources available online, which can be found below...Long-Distance CaregivingApproximately 7 million adults are long-distance caregivers, mostly caring for aging parents who live an hour or more away. Anyone, anywhere can be a long-distance … (0 comments)
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eldercare: Helping Others and Ourselves Avoid the Rising Levels of Elderly Poverty - 07/24/06 08:58 AM
In a prior blog entry I attempted to start a thought process on what we, especially those involved in supporting seniors, are doing to prepare ourselves, our family members and others in our communities for maximum financial security and maximum lifestyle in our later years.
Those of us with SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) training have been equiped to counsel and help seniors make … (0 comments)
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eldercare: Depression - Symptoms and Help - 07/22/06 02:55 PM
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), depression is a serious medical illness; it’s not something that you have made up in your head. It’s more than just feeling "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. It’s feeling "down" and "low" and "hopeless" for weeks at … (0 comments)
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