Caregivers can help ease some common symptoms of Parkinson's. Parkinson’s disease affects many thousands of people in the United States. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, around 60,000 Americans are diagnosed each year, most of whom are over 60 years old. There is no doubt that caring for someone living with Parkinson’s disease is a tough challenge. Although, at the … [Read more...]
GEP, IEP, Part A, Part B: The Maze of Medicare Enrollment
Medicare General Enrollment Period: 1/1 - 3/31. While some people can qualify early for Medicare due to disability or certain health conditions, most new enrollees in Medicare are people aging in at 65. This can be a confusing time. Most people have never had to make the health insurance choices that Medicare requires. Although Medicare sends a “Medicare and You Handbook” … [Read more...]
The Importance of End of Life Planning as an Elder Orphan
Sponsored Blog Post Elder Orphans: "An older person who is socially or physically isolated, without an available family member or caregiver to help them manage aging." A recent study from the University of Michigan found that an estimated 22% of all American over 65-years-old are at a significant risk of becoming an elder orphan. This is mainly due to the amount of people … [Read more...]
Disenrollment from Medicare Advantage Plans is possible between January 1 and February 14.
Healthcare after age 65 can be confusing and complex. During a short window of time, no matter where you live in the country, you can disenroll from an Advantage plan and return to traditional Medicare. Why would you want to disenroll from an Advantage Plan? According to Phoebe Shagan, RN, CCM of Reliable Health Solutions, LLC, it is often a case of “I just found out…” or … [Read more...]
How Can Family Help Seniors Adjust to Assisted Living?
Moving to an assisted living facility, even when voluntary, can be hard for your senior. How can family members help loved ones adjust to assisted living? It is the question I put to Jennifer Sallis, who lived 1,000 miles from her mom, and still helped her to adjust. (Jump to Lessons Learned) I never met Carol Sallis, but Jennifer paints a joyous picture of her mother. … [Read more...]