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Nursing Homes Want You to Stay - Don't Be Intimidated, You Can Go Home Don't let nursing homes intimidate you or your family members into remaining in a situation you feel is not in your long term best interest. You can go home! Avoid Nursing Homes by Planning Ahead According to a survey by John Hancock, persons would rather die or go bankrupt that live in a nursing home. Learn about planning ahead so that you or your family members do not end up without choices at end of life. My Kids Will Care for Me - And Other Myths About Aging Parents often believe, rather they expect, children will care for them as they age. This is not always the case. Learn common myths about caregiving, aging and unrealistic expectations. Americans Shocked to Learn that Medicare Does Not Pay for All Healthcare Expenses Many Americans believe that the government pays for all health expenses once they participate in Medicare. Not true. Medicare does not pay for the most significant of healthcare expenses, long term care. Learn what Medicare does and does not pay for so you can plan for your healthcare future. Five Ways to Avoid Financially Supporting Aging Parents Many older adults are not financially prepared for unexpected health care expenses during retirement and often look to children or other family members to provide financial or personal support. By preparing early you can avoid being placed in this situation. Monitoring Your Health: Four Measures to Know Many individuals hear the measures for blood pressure and cholesterol from physicians and do not really understand what they mean. This article provides a simple explanation and general guidelines. Older Adult Substance Abuse: Your Spouse, Your Parent, Yourself Substance abuse occures among 17% of the age 60 and older group. This number is expected to double by 2020 as the baby boom generation ages. Role Reversal - When Parents Resist Roles change as parents age. Children often see role reversal in that they become the parent and their parents revert to childlike behaviors. This article discusses options when parents need yet resist care. Diabetes: Four Hidden Complications For individuals with diabetes, self care is extremely important to avoid future health complications. Palliative Care: Comfort at End of Life Palliative care is a new term. It is an approach to healthcare that specializes in the relief of suffering and achieving the best quality of life for persons with advanced illness. Elder Abuse & Neglect: Surprising Findings Elder abuse is becoming more common. Two types, self abuse and financial exploitation, are prevalent and the participants may surprise you. On-Line Support Groups for Caregivers and Older Adults Many individuals lack support through the aging years, whether they are children of aging parents or the aging parents themselves. On-line support groups are a convenient option to meet social and support needs for this population. Parenting: Thought You Were Finished Baby boomers while raising their children are finding that they are also caring for their parents. You Can Return Home -- The Ruby Slippers Many older adults due to an accident or health issue are placed in nursing homes for rehabilitation and never leave. Not because they can't, but because they become lost in a system that promotes long term care. You can return home, learn how. Top 10 Reasons Older Adults Leave Home for Institutionalized Care - Don't Be One of Them Not taking medications properly and poor nutrition are only two reasons why older adults leave home for instutionalized care either voluntarily or involuntarily. Learn more about what you can do to make sure you remain at home according to your wishes. Planning For Aging Parents The costs of care for parents, especially if they have not planned ahead, can be expensive and often the children bear financial responsiblity. Caregiving - Families Don't Always Play Fair Caregiving can be complicated especially when multiple family members are involved in the care of an older adult.

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