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Advanced Planning
General Information on Rights to Make Treatment Decisions
In Texas there are three ways an individual has to make treatment decisions [ Read More ]
Alzheimers Disease
Dementia Care - What to look for
Questions to ask when looking for nursing home dementia care - [ Read More ]
Building Wealth for Seniors and Retirement
Building and Maintaining Wealth
Enough about the past. How should you invest in 2008? I can't speak to your situation specifically, but I will tell you about the general themes that I see playing out in 2008 and how you can profit from them. [ Read More ]
Caregiver & Senior Tax Tips
Texas Tax Tips - Check for Tax Breaks
When caring for an aging parent or relative, our focus is giving and doing the things they are unable to do for themselves. That often includes issues related to finances. Caregivers take over the bill paying, medical claims, insurance claims, investment savings, and tax preparation. [ Read More ]
Caregiving Information
Caregivers Life After Caring
My sister Janice is in transition after 2 full years of continued and dedicated caregiving for our dad, living with Alz. [ Read More ]
End Of Life
Mourning: Loss of a Spouse/Partner
If the death of parents and grandparents represent the loss of our connections to generations past, the death of a spouse/partner represents the loss of a major connection we have with the present and foreseeable future. [ Read More ]
Get Answers on Senior Medications - Pharmaceutical Information
Prescription Problems in the Elderly and Seniors
Making sure your aging relative or parent gets the proper drug medication and help avoiding drug interactions is a big challenge that's not being met! [ Read More ]
Home Improvements for Seniors
Remodeling Tips for Seniors in Austin
Even if the remodeling industry was regulated, there will always be the remodelers that promise the moon but deliver a rock. These types of individuals always fi nd a way to work around the system. Here’s how to avoid them and get more out of your home remodeling project. [ Read More ]
Living Options for Seniors
Assisted Living, Is It Right for Your Senior
The decision to move our elderly loved ones from their home to an assisted living facility or nursing home is forced upon us without adequate time to research what they are and what they do. [ Read More ]
Long Term Care Insurance Options & Alternatives
Time for What If's - You have Options
But most of us today are working and have put aside something for retirement, only a few are confident they have enough savings to cover the potential costs of long-term care. What about you? Do you know? There are many options to consider! [ Read More ]
Medicaid and Medicare - Government Services
Medicaid - Transfer of Assets
Be aware that giving away assets without compensation may result in nonpayment of nursing facility [ Read More ]
Medical Advice and Help
Elder Medicine Safety
Review your medicine record and ask your doctor about any new information concerning your medicines. It's in your Senior's best interest. [ Read More ]
Medical Transport for Texas Seniors
Who pays for ambulance & medical transport services, and how much is this gonna cost me?
Emergency ambulance service (when injury or illness is sudden) is generally covered by all insurance companies, including Medicare. The patient (or responsible party) is usually only responsible for any applicable co-pays. [ Read More ]
Protecting Seniors & Elder Care Abuse
Ten Real Expectations for Quality of Life
Ten Real Expectations for Quality of Life In a Well Managed Long Term Care Facility [ Read More ]
Senior Driving
Driving Laws for Texas Seniors
When did you take the written part of the driver's license test? Was it when you were a teenager applying for a learner's permit? [ Read More ]
Senior Options to Stay Home
Downsizing Your Home
Wanting to downsize your physical living space is often the result of life event changes, such as divorce, an empty nest, health issues, or a job change. It can also be the result of a desire to simplify life without sacrificing your lifestyle. [ Read More ]
Seniors Health, Wellness and Fitness
Caregiver Nutrition - Are All Vitamins Created Equal?
We've all heard the good old phrase, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." While its true that fresh fruits and veggies are part of a healthy lifestyle, not many people get all the needed servings with our busy days! [ Read More ]
Seniors Home Safety Tips
Falls Are a Major Risk for the Elderly
Falls are a Major Health Risk for the Elderly - Falls are a critical health care problem for elderly people, surpassing car wrecks as the leading cause of death from trauma for adults 65 years and older. Samantha Young, Owner of Practical Care Continuum, shares some helpful tips on how to avoid falls. [ Read More ]
Seniors Planning Ahead
Facing foreclosure? Consider a Short Sale to minimize the damage to your credit score
Are you behind or about to get behind in your mortgage payments? Do you anticipate the lending institution will foreclose soon? Do you owe more on your home than it is worth in the current market? A short sale might be an alternative to foreclosure. [ Read More ]
Strategies & Caregivers General Information
Organize Tips for Seniors and Family Caregivers - Find Order in Chaos
A major source of stress today for caregivers is lack of organization. [ Read More ]
Work Life Balance - Working Caregivers
Working & Caring - Balancing the Juggle
Are you having a difficult time juggling work and caregiving? Are the demands of both stressing you out? [ Read More ]