SubscribeLong Term Care Covered by Life Insurance
Thanks to recent legislation, life insurance will now be able to cover long-term care. This is great news for those seniors that have run out of options to pay for the important assistance that they need on a daily basis. We want to ensure that they can continue to live as independent as possible with [...]
Winter and Spring Can Be Dangerous Times For Seniors
Different seasons bring exposure to different activities and varying elements. All of this means different health risks for seniors. Just being aware of your surroundings and keeping in mind the danger that may exist, can help protect yourself all year long. Relying on a caregiver to reduce accidents due to seasonal dangers can help keep [...]
Low Vision Awarness Month
For most people, the term “low vision” does not mean much, until a doctor gives them the diagnosis. Lack of awareness about low vision is one reason why Prevent Blindness America promotes national AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month in February. AMD stands for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of low vision in the United States. [...]
CAREGIVER HIRING CHECKLIST AND REPORT
Mary Scanlon, 70, of Pleasant Hill, made the mistake of her life. She hired a private, live-in caregiver through Craigslist, taking what she considered to be the least expensive route to hiring in-home care. In the end, Mary paid the most expensive price possible for her mistake – her life. Within three months of hiring the caregiver, Mary was dead. She was murdered by the same woman she had hired to take care of her.