Dementia, in particular, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in the American population, is creating difficult caregiving experiences for the family members who are primarily responsible for providing care. Even though you understand your loved one’s dementia behaviors are a symptom of the disease and not intentional or personally targeted to you, coping with them is […]
According to the US Census Bureau, more than 51 million Americans are currently aged 65 or older, and the number is steadily increasing while medical and technological advancements are allowing seniors to live longer and better lives than ever before. The expanding needs of the US aging population are contributing to an increase in federal […]
Whether at home or in a long-term care facility, America’s elderly are facing increasing incidents of mistreatment and abuse as social isolation during the pandemic creates more vulnerabilities. Stay-at-home guidelines isolate seniors from the systems that can protect them like medical providers, congregations, extended family, and senior centers. The high rate of coronavirus deaths for […]
According to a report in the Minnesota Star Tribune, they account for more than 40 percent or approximately 45,500 of the US 115,000 COVID-19 deaths, even though nursing home residents are less than one percent of the total US population. Seema Verma, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), asserts that […]
Many wartime veterans receive a disability pension due to injury. It is a challenge to keep up with US Military benefits as they are always changing, and many veterans miss out on what can be life-changing aid. But did you know that wartime veterans age 65 or more may qualify for a VA Pension without […]
According to the US Census Bureau (Bureau of Census), their numbers are estimated to be 73 million strong in 2020. The baby boom generation is comprised of those Americans born 1946-1964. This generation represents nearly 20 percent of the American public. As they enter their 60, 70, and 80th decades, their influence will help to […]
Before beginning the search for special needs housing there are some tips to consider. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website lists state and local government agencies, along with other organizations, that can help you. At the federal level, the agency also provides information about HUD’s Section 504 regulations that define federal […]
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Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal matters affecting an older or disabled person. An elder law attorney or certified elder law attorney (CELA) specializes as a legal advocate for aging adults and their loved ones. Issues related to guardianship, retirement, health care including advance directives, long term care planning, Social Security, Medicare and […]
In the quest to provide cost-effective, quality in-home care for veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been surprising trailblazers. Although the agency has long been mired in controversies surrounding its programs, particularly arbitrary caregiver dismissals, the home health services sector of the VA has long been touted as an overall success story. As […]
