Relax Away the Stresses of Caregiving
With an aging population and changes in health care, such as shorter hospital stays, more and more caregiving is being provided by family members. If you’re a caregiver, you know that taking care of a loved one can be very rewarding. But being a caregiver can be stressful at times. It is important to take […]
4 Myths About How to Act When Someone’s Dying
By Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor (This is often an unspoken topic in our society, but so important in the transition from this life to the next. Please help spread this message by reposting. Steve Kramer) People often adhere to a code of conduct about the end of life that’s just not rooted in […]
Changes Could Improve Medicare and Seniors’ Health
If you’ve been frightened by all the gloom and doom talk in Washington about the future of Medicare, the good news is that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) actually strengthens the health care program for seniors and offers preventive services that should boost your health. The act also starts to close the so-called and much […]
Making Tax Time a Little Bit Easier
Reprinted from the Senior Spirit Newsletter, a CSA Publication It’s that time of year again, a time of teeth-gnashing and pencil-crunching, as we haul out our receipts and statements from last year and prepare to do our federal income tax returns. As tax deadline approaches, you may not be aware of all the deductions available […]
Press Release-Best of Home Care Award
Blessings! For Seniors Companion Care Receives “Best of Home Care” Award Goodyear- 2/08/2013 – Blessings! For Seniors Companion Care today announced that it has been recognized with Home Care Pulse’s “Best of Home Care” distinction. Awarded to the top 50% of agencies in client satisfaction scores from Home Care Pulse, Blessings! For Seniors Companion Care […]
Identity Theft-Protect Yourself
It’s a frightening fact that identity theft is a rampant crime that can happen to anyone, and scams against seniors are the most common form of fraud. Of the many methods used, the phone is the easiest and most common way to connect with unwary victims. To protect yourself follow these identity theft prevention tips: […]
“I Want to Go Home”
“I want to go home!” This common expression can be painful — and mystifying — to hear from someone who’s already home, whether in a longtime residence or a new care facility. But don’t take it literally. “I want to go home” tends to be an expression of discomfort: The person doesn’t recognize where he […]
Caring for the Elderly – Free Online Training
Get your questions answered about care for the elderly with our exclusive “Family Learning Center.” Since 80% of caregiving duties are provided by family members, the added responsibility may seem overwhelming. The goal of our Free online training program is to help reduce the stress of the family caregiver who is without formal training and […]
Double Jeopardy for Baby Boomers Caring for Their Parents
Nearly 10 million adult children over the age of 50 care for their aging parents. These family caregivers are themselves aging as well as providing care at a time when they also need to be planning and saving for their own retirement. The MetLife Study of Caregiving Costs to Working Caregivers: Double Jeopardy for Baby Boomers […]
Did you know…?
Approximately 75 percent of people over age 65 have a valid driver’s license, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to recent research, people age 70 to 75 have a life expectancy of at least 18 years. On average, they can expect to drive 11 of these years and depend on other […]
