Will Medicare Cover Everything?
September 7, 2020
Medicare kicks in at 65 to help cover healthcare costs as a senior. However, it’s not nearly as comprehensive as many people think.
Visiting Grandma at the Nursing Home
August 24, 2020
As nursing homes in many states start to emerge from a four-month lockdown, residents and their loved ones are desperate for in-person visits. The federal government has issued guidelines for reopening nursing homes to visitors, and more than half of the states have authorized limited visitation.
How Do I Keep Up My Spirits in the Pandemic?
August 19, 2020
We are now in a global pandemic in which many family caregivers will likely experience the same kind of shock, uncertainty and fear that I did. We worry that COVID-19 may sicken our loved ones or as caregivers that we may somehow bring the virus into our homes. We also fear that we might fall ill and leave our care recipients in need.
Will I Live Longer, if I Babysit the Grandchildren?
August 17, 2020
Looking for an extra incentive to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Try telling their parents that it could extend your life.
How Can I Combat the Social Isolation of Coronavirus?
August 7, 2020
A recent scientific report elevates social isolation and loneliness to the level of health problems, associating them with a significantly increased risk for early death from all causes. Of course, social isolation and loneliness can become more common with age. The arrival of the novel coronavirus will almost certainly make the problem worse.
Can I Get Paid to Be a Caregiver for a Family Member Who’s a Vet?
August 6, 2020
Caregiving for a family member can be time-consuming and emotionally draining. It can also be financially draining.
Does Long-Term Care Impact COVID-19 Infection Rates?
July 30, 2020
Efforts to keep older people in apartments of their own may be saving many of them from the virus that causes COVID-19.
Should Nursing Homes Plan for Future Pandemics?
July 17, 2020
A bill requiring nursing homes to plan for the next pandemic is one step closer to being made law, after gaining approval in both chambers of the Legislature on Wednesday.
Why was Widow of Henry Ford II in a Fight over the Estate?
July 16, 2020
The heirs to Henry Ford II – the eldest grandson of legendary Henry Ford – filed a legal challenge against their late patriarch’s attorney, Frank Chopin, who is now the champion of Ford’s widow, Kathleen DuRoss Ford, 80.
Will the Sunshine State Crack Down on Crimes against the Elderly?
July 13, 2020
Suspected cases of abuse of Florida’s seniors may get increased scrutiny, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week approving the creation of elder abuse fatality review teams across the state.