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- Top Ten Elder Fraud Prevention Methods - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Jill GilbertWe all want to protect our loved ones from danger, but it's impossible to be with them every moment of the day. And unfortunate as it is, scam artists see your aging Mom or Dad as an easy target, knowing full well that elderly individuals are more likely to fall for their scams. Elder fraud ...
Views: 2134 - Family Caregivers: Get Reimbursed for Providing Your Homecare Services! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Jill GilbertMany of us will gladly take Mom to her doctor's appointments, administer medications, and check in if the need arises without a second thought. But with millions of loyal children caring for aging parents out of their own pockets, a little financial relief is welcome. Few family caregivers are ...
Views: 1759 - Prescription Assistance and Pharmaceutical Deals for Low-Income Seniors - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jill GilbertMillions of low-income seniors struggle financially on a daily basis, trying to make ends meet. Coupled with the exorbitant cost of prescriptions, many other necessities, like nourishing food and medical supplies, fall to the wayside. Fortunately, low-income seniors reliant on their medications ...
Views: 2015 - Does Your State Accept Medicaid for Assisted Living Facilities? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Jill GilbertBefore individual state governments passed much-needed legislation, many assisted living facilities were only private pay situations. Fortunately, for many older Americans facing housing dilemmas, Medicaid waiver programs have taken up much of the slack that Medicare did not. Providing funds for ...
Views: 1937 - Paying for Home Health Care: What Do Medicare and Medigap Cover? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Jill GilbertPrescribed only by a physician, home health care is skilled nursing care that aids in the recovery from illness, injury, or surgery in the patient's home. And fortunately for many seniors who are now opting for care at home, Medicare insurance covers most costs related to home health care. ...
Views: 1376 - Superior Alzheimer's Care: Streamlining the Search Process - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Jill GilbertUnfortunately, sub-par Alzheimer's care and assisted living facilities with less-than-attentive staff do exist, and unless you know what you're looking for, it's easy to choose one that will ultimately fail to meet your requirements for quality care and supervision. If you understand enough of ...
Views: 1341 - Finding a Provider: A Brief Overview of Senior Homecare - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Jill GilbertBefore starting Gilbert Guide, I was unaware of the issues that come with finding an in-home caregiver. As it turns out, I wasn't alone. A lot of people think that you just open the phonebook, pick up the phone, say what you want, and the senior homecare provider just shows up. If you're ...
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