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Senior Move: From Aging-in-Place to Retirement Home - How to Convince 80-Year-Old?
Any advice on moving an active moderate level AD person? She is resisting it very much- moving from her house to a retirement community. This new facility is for active adults. Her husband will be her primary caretaker with children who live nearby coming over every day to help. Her health is good and, from what I garner, she is quiet, doesn't go out and watches a lot of tv. Her daughter is a nurse who closely monitors her meds and health. She and her husband are both 80. Thanks for any input.
Caregiver Getaway: Have Someone Stay with Mom, or Take Her With Us?
Hi lovinarms, I hope all went well with your beach trip! Thanks everyone for the feedback and suggestions you shared! Here is some additional information that may likewise be helpful for future excursions...
Before you say "no" to that family reunion, weekend getaway, or other vacation you're dreaming of, check to see what respite care options might be available near you: https://www.caring.com/articles/respite-care
Many assisted living communities in the U.S. offer temporary stays. Your loved one can have a comfortable room with healthy meals, engaging activities, social connection, and round-the-clock support if she needs it. You can have a break, with peace of mind that your loved one is doing fine. See whether assisted living communities near you offer respite care: https://www.caring.com/find/assisted-living/respite-care
If you decide to take your loved one on the vacation with you, here's how to solve five common trouble spots -- flying, car trips, hubbub at home, parties, and shopping -- that can crop up, particularly during the upcoming fall/winter holiday season: https://www.caring.com/articles/travel-for-alzheimers-patients
Caring.com also has suggestions for taking a 'virtual vacation' that can be fun, is almost free, and doesn't include jet lag: https://www.caring.com/blogs/activity-of-the-week/take-a-virtual-vacation
I hope these resources are helpful -- please do let us know if there's more we can suggest to support you!
Caring for a Spouse: Grateful the Love Has Continued Despite the Disease
Health Care Reform: How Will It Impact Caregivers & Our Loved Ones?
Hi folks, Here is some information on Caring.com that is relevant to this discussion about health care and government-sponsored health care...
From the archives: How Family Caregivers Will Benefit From Health Care Reform
From the FYI Daily blog earlier this summer: Public Split on Health Care Law Ruling <More than 40 comments from caregivers so far
Medicare -- who's eligible, how it works, how to apply, and how Medicare differs from other government benefit programs: https://www.caring.com/medicare <Also includes Medicare Information Finder to find out whether the treatment, procedure, or device you need is covered by Medicare; see also info about Medicaid: https://www.caring.com/medicaid
9 Government Benefits You Might Be Missing Out On : nothing sabotages your budget like an illness or other health problem, especially one that affects your ability to carry out your everyday obligations; these benefits can help, but many miss out on them
Government health insurance counselors help patients and caregivers sort through insurance options, understand medical bills, and appeal Medicare decisions: https://www.caring.com/local/government-health-insurance-counselors
Also, here is information about The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on Wikipedia (with links to sources): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patient_Protection_and_Affordable_Care_Act
If of interest, The White House also has a blog and information about The Affordable Care Act -- http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/07/02/affordable-care-act-numbers -- as well as a website: http://www.whitehouse.gov/healthreform
Lastly, here's information about how you can volunteer at your local polling place this election: https://www.caring.com/blogs/activity-of-the-week/volunteer-at-your-local-polling-place
Thanks for discussing this important topic impacting both those with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers -- and when disagreements arise, for doing so respectfully.
Senior Nutrition: Mom Ate Her Entire Breakfast - Yay!
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