Information on Caring for Senior Parents

This is a page dedicated to recent news, information and help on elderly care, aging parents and senior help. We have links to interest articles from the web. Please bookmark our site and check back often as we update our site regularly. Here is an important point. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Consider these facts about caregiving sampled from various government websites:

• The average age of a caregiver is a 46
• About 62% of caregivers are married
• About 74% of caregivers also work
• Women typically give more time caregiving than men
• Average length of caregiving is 4.3 years

TOPIC: Medicare Information

The basics of Medicare - what you need to know.    Click here.

How to enroll in Medicare.    Click here.

The Medicare Eligibility Tool.    Click here.

What does Medicare cover?    Click here.

How to read a Medicare Summary Notice.    Click here.

How to file a Medicare claim.    Click here.

Financial help for caregivers.    Click here.

TOPIC: General Help for Caregivers

Government information on long term care.    Click here.

The stages of caregiving.    Click here.

Taking care of you while helping someone else.    Click here.

Navigating the health care maze.    Click here.

TOPIC: Senior Health

Government information on long term care.    Click here.

How to detect and prevent malnutrion.    Click here.

10 things to know in an emergency.    Click here.

5 warning signs of health care problems.    Click here.

Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions.    Click here.

How to cut your medical costs: Do's and Don'ts.    Click here.

TOPIC: Information on Alzheimer for the Caregiver

Symptoms of Alzheimer's.    Click here.

Understanding the Alzheimer disease.    Click here.

Help for the Helper of people with Alzheimer's.    Click here.

Organizations that can help you.    Click here.

When to stop driving?    Click here.

Keep loved one safe from wandering and disorientation.    Click here.

What are your options for long term care?    Click here.

Some practicle tips on caring for people with Alzheimer's.    Click here.

Questions to ask about In-Home Care Services.    Click here.

Dealing with the daily challenges: bathing, dressing, eating, bathroom.    Click here.

TOPIC: Additional Resources for you to use

AARP Website.    Click here.

AARP Website.    Click here.

National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) .    Click here.

National Alliance for Caregiving .    Click here.