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...]
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...]
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...]
Prepare Your Advance Health Care Directives and Name a Health Care Agent
Preparing a living will and naming an agent under health care power of attorney can provide peace of mind to yourself and your loved ones. These recommendations from the National Institute on Aging and the American Bar Association will help you start the conversation, learn about health care choices, consider who to name as your agent under health care power of attorney, and prepare the … [Read more...]
Charitable Donations: Help Your Elderly Loved One Make Smart Decisions
Contributing to favorite charities can be a fulfilling way for financially secure older adults to help others. There are several things you can do to help your elderly loved ones make such contributions with care and confidence while avoiding inefficient charities, tax mistakes, and duplicate payments. You can find these tips and more on our Solutions page. You might also be interested in … [Read more...]
Choose the Best Medical Alert or Personal Emergency Response System for You
Medical alerts or personal emergency response systems can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones. Here’s how to choose the right system for you. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Fall Prevention Prepare for a Medical Emergency Prepare for a Weather Emergency Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved one in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, or … [Read more...]
How to Maintain Hearing Aids
Maintaining hearing aids is simple when you know how! 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 full article here: How to Maintain Hearing Aids Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved one in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, or Staunton … [Read more...]
How to Arrange Transportation for Your Elderly Parent in Charlottesville Virginia
Transportation is critical for being connected to the services we need, the people we love, and the communities to which we contribute, but it can be difficult after we give up driving. In this article, Care is There Geriatric Care Management gives options for arranging transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia. You might also be interested in these other solutions: How to Find Out if … [Read more...]
Reduce Solicitation Mail and Calls to Your Elderly Loved One
Some older adults are tempted, concerned, or confused by unwanted solicitations, and could be lured into spending in ways that don’t support their personal goals. But there are simple ways you can help them reduce mail and phone solicitations. Read more in our article on CareisThere.com. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Implement Scam and Fraud Protection … [Read more...]