Information on Caring for Senior Parents
This web page is your one-stop information center, 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 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
Medicare Information
The basics of Medicare: What you need to know
How to read a Medicare Summary Notice
General Help for Caregivers
Government information on long term care
Taking care of you while helpingsomeone else
Navigating the health care maze
Senior Health
How to detect and prevent malnutrition
10 things to know in an emergency
5 warning signs of health care problems
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
How to cut your medical costs: Do’s and Dont’s
Alzheimers: Info for Caregivers
Understanding the Alzheimer disease
Help for the Helper of people with Alzheimer's
Organizations that can help you
Keep loved one safe from wandering and disorientation
What are your options for long term care?
Some practicle tips on caring for people with Alzheimer's
Questions to ask about In-Home
Dealing with the daily challenges: bathing, dressing, eating, bathroom
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