Aging in Place Questions

1. How can my family help my hoarding Grandmother?

   Dear Granddaughter:
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2. I'm worried sick about my 65 yr old Mom, who is alcoholic, has memory loss and has been hospitalized. My brother has POA and I'm not sure what to do.

   I'm very sorry to hear about the troubles and problems facing your mother.
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3. Does Blue Cross pay for walk in showers?

   You asked,"Does Blue Cross pay for walk in showers?" In order to answer this question definitively you would have to read your policy and see what is covered and what isn't. Generally speaking, most medical insurance does not cover home modifications like a walk in shower...
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4. Is there a computer or software that would be easy for my mother-in-law to understand?

   That computer is from a company called Telekin (http://www.slashgear.com/telekin-pc-alternative-unveiled-at-ces-2011-04122843/) and was launched at CES 2011. FirstSTREET has given it the name WOW.
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5. Medicaid. They will not put my mom on medicaid. It says if she makes under 2000

   sorry for what you r going through, there are agencies in all States that may help you with some of the things you need, check out your States website, in NJ we have Global Options, maybe it is a Federal thing, not sure? there is Respite care in every State and other senior services but again you have...
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6. Which type of music player would be easiest for my mom to control?

   It's so great that you want to provide music for your mom to listen to in her assisted living bedroom -- numerous studies have shown that music can have a positive impact on the quality of life of the elderly (http://www.caregivershome.com/Spiritual/spiritual.cfm?UID=64).
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7. What could help my mom make phone calls more easily?

   As your mom recovers her speech and writing ability after her stroke, she may still need some assistance. One way to help make phone calls, is a picture phone - in which pictures of her friends or relatives are on the front of the telephone, associated with their phone numbers...
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8. How can I help my dad become independent of care?

   I would talk with the occupational and physical therapist from his rehab setting to get an idea of the amount of assistance and best approach for him to carry out his self care tasks. It would also be helpful to find out how much help is provided in the assisted living facility...
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9. Is there a gadget to help Mom keep better track of her medications?

   To answer your question, yes, a gadget for medication management exists, but they range in how comprehensive a problem they are trying to solve. It sounds like your mother would not benefit from a simple reminder call, but might do better with a pre-loaded canister of pills like her current weekly pill box...
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10. Is there a special dishwasher for the elderly?

    The solution to an accessible dishwasher for seniors is to raise the dishwasher 6”-12” so that the top rack of the dishwasher is level with the adjacent countertop.
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11. Where is the article about how to determine if a relative can move in with you?

    Hi Squirrel71, Thanks for your question!
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12. can my mother sell me her home, she is 87 and in good health

    will medicare come for the home if by chance she must go into an assisted living house.

13. irregular heartbeat 150 then 50 and buack to 150+

    Irregular heartbeat 150 to 50 back to 150+

14. Is milrinone I've infusions appropriate under hospice care for e/s CHF?

    Also what are the criteria for hospice care for es CHF? And if the above medication is given how is it given in the home by hospice?

15. MOther, who is 102, makes $1300 month. eligible for medicaid?

    Mother has lived with us for 13 years. I am her sole caregiver. Is she eligible for medicaid? Can i get paid for caring for her under Medicare and Medicaid?

16. I do not bruise.

    I am a 59 year old woman. I have the problem that I have seen on here about having thin skin on my arms and the blood pooling under my skin. However, at the same time, I have had some hard blows to other parts of my body and I do not bruise. I just noticed this within the last year. I feel and landed on my knee twice and didn't bruise at all...

17. I would like for my 46yrs old son to live with me in a senior complex, what to d

    I would like for my single son to live with me as my caretaker and driver. How should I do this?

18. am 49yrs old my skin is thin and rinkle wat cause it and what can i do

    i have high blood pressure and am taking co-diovan and htz is that have any thing to do whit it

19. My loved one is constantly cold, any suggestions for keeping her warm?

    My LO is constantly cold, but refuses to dress accordingly such as putting on sweat pants. She turns the heat up to between 78-80 degrees. She will become very agitated when the house temp is 76 and the radiators are "cold". She will argue with me as to why it is so cold...

20. my husband is a veteran and is deceased i remarried

    My husband was a veteren is now deceased and I remarried can i still receive military benefits