Medicaid vs. Medicare – What’s the Difference?
People with special needs may qualify for a variety of government benefits, including Medicaid and Medicare. What’s the difference?
Benefits Offered by the VA to Aging Veterans
US Census Bureau statistics show that over 18.2 million veterans live in the United States, and 38 percent of them are 65 or older. Additionally, the Census Bureau reports that more than 9 million veterans receive services from the Department…
Top 3 Reasons All Veterans Need an Attorney
It is a sad reality that many veterans’ benefits get tied up in the system and never get paid out. A quick internet search can lead to story after story of veterans who have struggled to receive the benefits that…
Estate Planning Guide Essentials: Personal Property Memorandum
Family members often end up arguing over mom or dad’s favorite items when that parent dies. Arguments can take place over things like a coffee mug, a piece of jewelry or a painting. These types of arguments can be eliminated…
How to Successfully Travel with Disabilities
Traveling with disabilities or accessible traveling can seem, for some, like an overwhelming task with so many extra considerations. However, it doesn’t have to be if the right research, planning, and preparations are done ahead of time. There are even…
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Almost Any Tech Can Be Hacked
The internet of things (IoT) is responsible for many conveniences via embedded electronic devices, and many seniors are making use of these technologies. It is becoming increasingly common for everyday items like refrigerators, thermostats, and doorbells to be internet-connected making…
Your Guide to Elderly Parent Care
Aging is something you cannot escape, and it affects all family systems. It can be challenging for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age differently. Even…
How Diet and Exercise Relate to Alzheimer’s
Concerns about your memory or that of a loved one should never be ignored. There are many resources available through a simple internet search, and professional associations that provide education and guidance through a maze of questions you may have…
Getting Home and Staying Home (Guest Blogger!)
Post-Discharge Home Care – Getting Home And Staying Home by: Robin Krause, Home Care Consultant, Home Helpers Home Care Home Care has one major goal—to enable seniors to remain at home where they are most comfortable. At Home Helpers, we…