Posts by James Ozsvath
Creating an Estate Plan
It’s never too early to start preparing for the future. The first step you’ll need to take is to evaluate your situation and then develop a strategy that helps meet your needs. When you create your estate plan, consider the following factors and how they interact when working with a qualified estate-planning attorney. Account Registration…
Read MoreMedication Side Effects and Seniors
Seniors often don’t report adverse medication side effects to their doctors. Anyone who has taken prescription medicine understands that it typically includes a thorough listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Even though prescriptions are, admittedly, intended to help us, the danger that may result from these adverse reactions can often be more severe…
Read MoreLETTING GO AND ALLOWING OTHERS TO HELP CARE FOR YOUR PARENT OR LOVED ONE
Trusting the care of your loved one to someone else can be hard. But when it comes down to it, getting them the best senior home care helpers is crucial. If you’re struggling with how to accept help with caring for your family member, you’re not alone. As you age, your loved ones are aging…
Read MoreFive Tips for Communicating Better with a Senior Who Has Dementia
Dementia makes some big changes in how your elderly family member perceives the world around her as well as how she communicates with others and how she receives communication. That can create some challenges for you as well. Remember to Hold onto Your Patience Your first rule is to make sure that you hang onto…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Extra Help with Fall Prevention Can Home Health Care Provide?
Having a fall prevention plan is absolutely crucial, especially if your elderly family member is at high risk of falling. Home health care services can offer additional fall prevention assistance for your senior. This is even more important if she’s alone for a great deal of the day. Tracking New Risk Factors One of the…
Read MoreLong Term Care Insurance Benefits Seniors Who Want to Remain Independent at Home
Many individuals may feel uncomfortable relying on their children or family members for support and find that long-term care insurance could help cover. Without long-term care insurance, the cost of providing these services may quickly deplete the savings of the individual and/or their family. Long term care insurance covers care generally NOT covered by health…
Read MoreVeterans Aid and Attendance Benefit Qualifications
When it comes to the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits that are accrued to a senior citizen of the country, the right information sometimes eludes them and others who might also gain from them. One very important benefit platform made available for the seniors is the Veteran Affairs Aid and Attendance program. Interestingly, many veterans,…
Read MoreFun Family Resource Guide
Sacramento4Kids is an online family resource guide for kids within the Greater Sacramento area. From Events, Arts & Music, Birthday Parties, Camps, Child Care, Classes, Deals & Discounts, Schools, Field Trips, Health Providers, Kids Eat Free venues, Places To Go, Sports, and for Special Needs children. It’s an easy to use online directory listing where…
Read MoreWhat Are the Leading Causes of Foot Pain in Men?
Foot pain is not just a problem for older men. It can happen at any age, but aging does increase your dad’s risk of dealing with pain. His feet have handled decades of walking, running, jumping, and standing still. Over time, the strain adds up and causes discomfort and changes your dad’s mobility. Some causes…
Read MoreHow Often Should Your Parents Get Their Skin Checked?
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it an excellent time to talk about skin cancer. How often are your parents asking about the sunspots and moles on their bodies? Have they had them mapped and checked yearly for changes? They need to. Their doctors may not check their skin as well as it…
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