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Tuesday, 11 May 2010 09:24
(Commonly Called Aid and Attendance)Why is it important for government agencies, care providers or eldercare advisers to know about Pension?
The national care planning Council estimates that approximately 11.5 million seniors -- about 33% of all people over 65 -- could qualify for Pension or Death Pension by meeting the tests outlined in this fact sheet. That's how many war veterans or their surviving spouses or their living spouses there are in this country. Unfortunately, few people...
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Monday, 10 May 2010 09:24
I am too young to worry about estate planning.Anyone in their 40s, 30s or even 20s is not too young to consider estate planning. Generally people in these age groups are planning for their future. Even if you do not have a “large” estate, there are many reasons to complete an estate plan aside from saving taxes. If you have children, at a minimum, a Will is essential. Without a Will, the State of Washington will select a guardian for your children, and that person may not be your...
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Friday, 07 May 2010 11:04
It is unfortunate that many people who died in a hospital emergency room or who received heroic treatments to prolong life in a hospital or nursing home may have had the alternative of dying at home in familiar surroundings, with family or other loved ones at their side.When someone is dying but there really is no hope for recovery, the family often calls 911 and starts a process which can result in great stress and great emotional discomfort. The loved one who is dying ends up in a...
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Thursday, 06 May 2010 10:50
If we were to ask an older person what his or her most important concerns or wishes for the future are, we would probably get a variety of different answers. But according to surveys frequently conducted among the elderly, the most likely answers we would receive would include the following three principal concerns or wishes.Remaining independent in the home without intervention from others. Maintaining good health and receiving adequate health care. Having enough money for everyday needs and...Read more...
Wednesday, 05 May 2010 08:10
Recently, we discussed how chronic stress can be dangerous to the life and health of caregivers. But it isn't just just caregivers who experience chronic stress. The following information and advice can apply to anyone who experiences constant stress over many years. Last month's article can be found at Caregiving Stress.Over the years, scientists have devised a simple blood test to measure stress. They measure the level of IL-6 (Interleuken 6), one of the immune system proteins produced by...
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