May is Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme is Engage at Every Age. At Care is There, engagement is what we’re all about! Our mission is that “All older adults and their loved ones have the knowledge and local support to live a life they love.” We’re here to help you, your loved ones and your clients. Reach out if you know someone we can help, and join us in celebrating Older Americans … [Read more...]
Insurance Benefits for Hearing Aids
Did you know that you or your loved one may have insurance benefits that could help with the cost of hearing aids? Watch this short video from Hearing at Home. See these related articles: How to Know if You Have Hearing Loss Causes of Hearing Loss in the Elderly Tips for Communicating with an Elderly Loved One with Hearing Loss Clear Speech Technique Helps Your Hearing Impaired … [Read more...]
Hearing at Home video: How to Maintain Hearing Aids
Maintaining hearing aids is simple when you know how! Hearing at Home has made two videos that will help your loved one get the most out of their hearing aid investment, and help them take advantage of all the benefits of hearing aids by keeping them in good working order. Read the article here. You might also be interested in these other solutions: How to Maintain Hearing Aids - … [Read more...]
POLST in Kansas: TPOPP (Transportable Physician Orders for Patient Preferences)
POLST forms are part of a nationwide program that ensures your loved ones or clients will receive the care they want. The names vary by state. In Kansas, it is called a TPOPP Form. If your loved one or client is seriously ill or frail, a TPOPP Form can help prevent unwanted emergency medical care. A TPOPP form (Transportable Physician Orders for Patient Preferences) contains standing medical … [Read more...]
POLST in Virginia: POST (Physician Order for Scope of Treatment)
POLST forms are part of a nationwide program that ensures your loved ones or clients will receive the care they want. The names vary by state. In Virginia, it is called a POST Form. If your loved one or client is seriously ill or frail, a POST Form can help prevent unwanted emergency medical care. POST stands for Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment. A Virginia POST form contains standing … [Read more...]
Do Not Resuscitate: How to Make Your Wishes Known
A Do Not Resuscitate Order is a physician's order to carry out the wishes of an individual who doesn’t want efforts to restore their heartbeat or their breathing. Do you want to prevent unnecessary medical intervention at the end of life? Learn about Do Not Resuscitate Orders. In this article, we discuss options for making your wishes known. You might also be interested in these other … [Read more...]
Healthy and Convenient Meals – Arranging Services for Your Elderly Parents
Delicious, healthy meals a central component of well-being. You can help your elderly loved one have them regularly. In this article, we discuss many different options for arranging meal preparation and delivery. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Transportation and Driving Personal Care Mail, Bills, and Paperwork Appointments Health … [Read more...]
When is it the Right Time for a Care Manager?
On a cold winter afternoon, I was enjoying a coffee with a colleague I had met through a business networking group. She told me about her great aunt and some of the challenges she was facing. Overall, her great aunt was doing pretty well, living alone at home, with a grandchild or two nearby to provide support when needed. My colleague mused that maybe her great aunt would be a good client for … [Read more...]
Gathering Tax Documents for the Tax Return: Helping Your Elderly Loved One
Gathering documents for the tax preparer can be easy, orderly, and stress free for your elderly loved one when they have some simple assistance. In this article we will share the recommendations given by the IRS to: Help you choose a tax preparer Find out what documents are needed for the tax return Be vigilant for tax scams And we’ll also share some of our tips about being … [Read more...]
Durable General Power of Attorney – Naming an Agent
Assigning power of attorney to an agent can make it more convenient to handle financial matters and it prevents the need to have a court choose an agent for you if you become incapacitated. Use caution, however, as you should only appoint an agent who you trust completely. This article provides the information to get you started. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Prepare … [Read more...]