A Geriatric Care Manager will most likely have a background in nursing, social work, gerontology, or even a combination of these and are experienced in dealing with problems facing elders, particularly those with Alzheimer’s. Because they tend to have a lot of contacts in the community, a Geriatric Care Manager is also a valuable resource of […]
Financial Exploitation of Elders: The Two Basic Types
The financial exploitation of elders is a devastating problem. The annual losses in the United States is estimated to range in the billions of dollars. There is, however, quite a bit of divergence in the studies because it is a seriously underreported problem. There are two basic types of financial exploitation of elders. The first is stranger […]
The Importance Of Decorating For Someone With Alzheimer’s
It’s really sad when a loved one starts forgetting family member’s names and the importance of decorating for someone with Alzheimer’s becomes more necessary. Whether that loved one is in a nursing home or still at home, they can benefit from this idea that came out of planning sessions with some of our clients. Get […]
Choosing The Right Level Of Care For Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s
Choosing the right level of care for your loved one can be daunting. Older adults and adults with Alzheimer’s typically want to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, sometimes at risk of their needs not being fully met or of having insufficient resources available to meet them. Considering all options is […]
Alzheimer’s, Family Member Caregivers, and Medicaid and VA Benefits
Government statistics show that literally hundreds of billions of dollars of uncompensated care is provided by family member caregivers to those with Alzheimer’s. This opens up a great planning opportunity for both Medicaid and VA benefits. It is possible to compensate family member caregivers and not have the payments count as gifts, if done correctly […]
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