Topics on April, 2010
Please tell me about grants available for home care Charleston SC
Posted by: | DateWe received a question about grants available for home care in the Low Country.
There are two grants that we try to let everyone know about. The first is from the Trident Agency on Aging. Need-based grants are awarded following application made by contacting their office at 843-554- 2275. The Trident AAA grants include Alzheimer’s patients also.
The Alzheimer’s Association awards grants also. They may be reached at 843-571-2641 to request an application.
Long Term Planning
Posted by: | DateHere is an article from one of our recent newsletter.
Are you content with your lifestyle and want to assure that you will be financially able to age in place ?
Now that you have seen how your parents’ long term care needs are impacting their lifestyle, are you wondering how you will manage your
long term needs?
Focus on your finances!
The average cost for a nursing home is about $6,350 per month. Persons who receive care at home spend an average of just $1,600 per month. Putting a financial plan in place can help preserve both your savings and your peace of mind. There are many ways to plan. Once effective way is to purchase long term care insurance. Some people use their “home to stay at home” by utilizing a reverse mortgage fully guaranteed by the Federal Housing Authority. Others plan to downsize in square footage as they age. Care For Life can refer you to community resources for detailed information.
My mom has Alzheimer’s and does not have Long Term Care Insurance
Posted by: | DateHere is a recent questions we received about Alzheimer’s care.
My mom has Alzheimer’s and does not have Long Term Care Insurance. Does Medicare pay for care at home?
Currently, Medicare does not pay for personal care at home. Alzheimer’s is a very debilitating and frightening disease. Family members suffer with its frustrating affects while trying to give loving care. Our caregivers receive additional training in caring for the Alzheimer’s client. Getting the right information on the best resources is a major part of the what we do for you.
five things cause older adults to fail at home part 1
Posted by: | DateThe following is Part I in our series on what five things cause older adults to fail at home. When families know the signs of decline in their loved one, they can take steps to solve problems well before they become a crisis of care.
Mom is 85 years old. She likes living in her own home, the same home she has lived in for 50 years. You live miles away or work full time and can’t visit as often as you would like. And, when you do visit, you wonder how she is really doing on her own. She loves living at home, and you want her to be able to stay there. She has told you of her wish to live there as long as possible, but you have doubts because you see signs of decline. What should you do when you notice changes related to nutrition?
There are five things that can cause elderly people to fail. These are nutrition, medicine, hygiene, unaddressed medical problems, and safety issues. Our caregivers help the elderly remain at home by offering solutions to these 5 problems. This month we will talk about the need for proper Nutrition.
- Nearly half of older Americans do not get enough sound nutrition or enough fluids in their daily diet.
- Reasons may include physical disabilities, isolation, poverty, mental impairment or not having good nutritional habits.
- Meal Preparation and grocery shopping might now be impossible or they have no interest in doing either activity.
- Health problems caused by poor nutrition are anemia, constipation or other intestinal issues, dehydration, weakness, lethargy or loss of mental sharpness.
- Many who live alone miss the socialization of dining with others and would just rather not eat at all.
What should you do when you notice changes related to nutrition?
Care For Life caregivers will help with grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking & socialization in the Charleston SC and surrounding areas.