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Helpful tips and resources to aid with eldercare, alzheimer's, dementia, managing care at home and more.

3 Tips to Get What You Need From Medicare

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: September 3, 2015
Signing up for Medicare can be a confusing process. Learn how to make sure to make the right selections to get the level of care necessary.
3 Tips to Get What You Need From Medicare

Feds Propose Improving Care for Long-Term Care Residents

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: August 27, 2015
Long overdue improvements may be coming to the Medicare and Medicaid program for Long-Term Care facility regulation. The first update in over 20 years has been proposed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Feds Propose Improving Care for Long-Term Care Residents

How-To Guide on Selecting a Nursing Home

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: July 14, 2015
There may come a time where you need to select a nursing home facility for your loved one. Remember, not every nursing home is the same! Make sure you do your research before you sign on the dotted line.
How-To Guide on Selecting a Nursing Home

Mom’s Libido Over the Top?

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: May 26, 2015
It is entire likely that if your elderly loved one is happy and healthy, they are enjoying an active libido. Remember, as long as your loved ones are safe and happy, it's normal to continue on with their sexual life at an advanced age.
Mom’s Libido Over the Top?

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff With Caregiving!

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: May 21, 2015
There are many battles we must fight as caregivers. Make life easier for yourself and your elderly loved ones by letting the the things that don't really matter go.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff With Caregiving!

Make Sure Loved Ones Get What They Pay For!

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: May 19, 2015
Nursing home facility contracts can be confusing to your elderly loved ones. Make sure you understand their contractual agreements so you can help them when there are problems.
Make Sure Loved Ones Get What They Pay For!

Breaking News: Eldercare Could Be the Next Employee Benefit

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: February 18, 2015
Increasingly, caregivers are unpaid family members. Employers are starting to notice this trend, and creating Eldercare benefits to help them attract top tier employees.
Breaking News: Eldercare Could Be the Next Employee Benefit

Trials & Tribulations of Long Distance Caregiving

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: February 10, 2015
If you don't live near your loved ones, it is difficult to make an accurate assessment of the level of care they need. Take advantage of professionals who are there determine the type of care your loved one needs.
Trials & Tribulations of Long Distance Caregiving

Like when we were teens, sometimes our parents can be embarrassing. It's important to remember, that they are adults, and are capable of making their own decisions.
Speedo by the Poolside? What to Do About Dad's Embarrassing Behavior.

Act Quickly When There Are Problems with Hired Caregivers

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: February 3, 2015
It is essential to closely supervise any hired caregivers. It is understandable that sometimes an accident may happen. However, when there is a pattern of incidents, it is important to investigate and solve the problems immediately.
Act Quickly When There Are Problems with Hired Caregivers