As the number of seniors in the U.S. continues to grow?indeed, the first ?Baby Boomers? will turn 65 in 2011?so does the market for non-medical senior homecare.
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Respecting The Rights Of Senior Citizens – 4 Factors To Pick The Right Care Facility For The Elderly
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Thursday, 12/31/2009There is no formal ‘Senior Citizens Bill of Rights’, but as individuals, senior citizens are entitled to their rights. However, the senior citizens have little energy left in them in their old age to fight for their rights and therefore, it is the duty of the children to see that their elderly parents are getting what they are rightfully entitled to.
Every right must be claimed to be deemed as a right. There are laws in existence for the running of nursing homes for the elderly and retirement communities. Even if your elderly mom or dad is in an assisted care facility, there are certain laws that are fundamental and expected to be followed by these care facilities too. It is your duty as a caregiver to see that they are following the laws and living up to the expectations.
There are some factors that you must verify before selecting a facility for your elderly parents:
? Ensure that the facility will provide the basic cleanliness and safety. Check out the evacuation plans in place, in case of an emergency situation. Verify whether the evacuation plan is a workable one, considering the fact that the facility may be full of elderly and invalids who may be slow in moving out of the building in case of a fire. Find out if there is emergency power available to operate the automatic doors and elevators so that everyone can get out safely.
? If food is provided by the facility, ensure that meals will be provided three times a day. The meals should be healthy and the food should be delivered to the room if your parent is disabled or injured. There should be some variety in the diet and since there is a separate charge for the food, it is not wrong to expect some quality and variety in the food.
? If your parent has moved to an assisted care facility, they have every right to live as they wish in that apartment, since they have paid for it. However, they have to observe certain restrictions because they are living in a community setting. They should be able to live without any interference from the staff of the facility and have the freedom to select the d
Taking care of elderly parents or other relatives at home can be difficult. More so if they have a disease that is continuously progressing. If the situation is getting more and more difficult for you to handle, and is affecting the quality of your life, maybe, hiring an in home caregiver is just what you need. There are actually a lot of agencies, individuals, caregivers and nurses who can help and provide the kind of service that suits your need. However, finding the right person to help you takes a lot of consideration. First, you have to decide what kind of help you really need. Before calling an agency to inquire about their services, you have at least something in mind of what set-up you really wish to have. What time do you need a home caregiver’s service? How much will it cost you to avail of the service? Then, there are also a lot of things that you need to know about the agency and the person who is going to work for you.
An in home caregiver should be well- trained and qualified. You have to check what sort of experience the person has. For example, your mother has dementia. You have to know if the person has actually worked for someone who has the same situation as you. You have to know what kind of trainings the person has had in the past or if he/she regularly attends trainings. If the agency or the individual claims that he/she has good qualifications, look for proofs such as certificates.
If you choose to hire from an agency, be sure to know whom to contact in case of a problem. Hiring an in home caregiver can give you back your independence, but it can also give a lot trouble of you fail to find the right person.
In Home Companion Care Services – Finding the Right Caregiver
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Sunday, 12/27/2009To find the appropriate senior home care is quite a daunting task. It’s a decision where caregivers, who will become such an important part of your loved one’s life, are the best possible match.
The kind of services caregivers will provide determines the qualities to look for in caregivers. Some senior home care providers will drop by for a few minutes to provide medical services, while others may spend several hours a day with the senior in less formal circumstances. In the latter case, this professional relationship may turn into a personal relationship that may last for years.
In case of medical care, your senior member will likely need the help of a licensed professional nurse. Alternatively, they might work with an occupational or physical therapist. These type of caregivers usually visit for short duration -15 minutes to half an hour or for a limited time frame, such as a few months.
In evaluating the particular individual providing this type of skilled care, it is most important to ensure they are properly certified. If the care provider is Medicare-certified, the home health aide will automatically need to meet professional licensure requirements.
If you avail the services of personal care workers, questions will arise about their professional qualifications, personal characteristics as they will be intimately working with your senior members of the family. In home companion care services bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and feeding are included. This care worker may also help with shopping and cleaning, and even general entertainment.
Because of this, it is always important to ensure that your caregiver is not just a professional expert but also gets along well with the character traits of the senior.
Families may also want to ask for information about the caregiver’s preceding employment history, and call those references. In addition, many states offer background checks on criminal history. Senior home care agencies typically perform these kinds of evaluations on their employees.
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Watching out and giving care to aged parents or relatives at home can be easier said than done most especially when they have a disease that is constantly progressing. If the circumstances are getting harder and complicated for you to manage, and it has started to affect the quality of your life, then it is high time that you consider of hiring a caregiver to help you at home. In fact, there is a huge network of agencies, individuals, caregivers and nurses who can help and give the kind of service that you need for your loved one. On the other hand, finding the right caregiver to help you may require a lot of consideration.
Primarily, you have to make a decision of the kind of help that you really need for your parents. You should have decided already on what specific services you wish to be provided for or at least an idea of the caregiving set-up you need before calling an agency to inquire about their services. What is the schedule as to when you need the caregiver’s service at home? How much is your budget in availing the service? Moreover, you also need to know a lot of details such as the agency and the person who is going to work for you.
Undoubtedly, an efficient caregiver should be dutiful, well- trained and skilled. You have to check what sort of experience the person has. For example, your mother has dementia. You have to find out if the candidate for the position has truly worked for someone who shares the same condition as you. It is best that you verify what kind of trainings the person has had in the past or if he/she has attended several caregiving trainings or seminars. In addition, you also have to look for confirmation such as certificates or documents if the agency or the individual declares that he/she has good qualifications.
Lastly, be certain to know whom to contact when unexpected things arise, this is if you choose to hire from an agency. Employing a home caregiver can definitely make you regain your lost independence, but it may also not work and give you a lot trouble if you fail in finding the right person who suits your qualifications.
The pool of caregivers may be very big but being careful in finding the right person to take care of your loved ones will surely be beneficial in the end.
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When an elderly person has been abused, the family naturally wants to take action to ensure that it does not happen again, to stop it from happening to other people, and to receive compensation for the pain and suffering that was caused.
However, knowing how to go about doing this can be complex, and it usually involves finding the right lawyer for an abuse of the elderly case. This can help to make sure that the compensation received is fair and just, and that the abuse is stopped. Not that many people think about elder abuse, but it is a problem today that is all too common. Between abuse and nursing home neglect, many cases are tried each year in the nation’s courts. This is an unfortunate trend that many people wish to get stopped.
It is not always easy to find the right elder abuse lawyer. There are many competent attorneys working today, and determining each one is right for a specific case can take some work. Even an elder abuse lawyer that has just as much education and experience as a similar nursing home negligence attorney will not necessarily have the same skill set and the same type of personality.
One of these individuals might be better suited to a specific case than another one, depending on what is needed, where the abuse occurred, and the way that the case needs to be handled. Because of this, a person who feels that he or she has an abuse of the elderly case must work to find the elder abuse lawyer that will provide the best solution during that time.
A nursing home abuse lawyer or a nursing home negligence attorney can be a great choice, but not all abuse takes place within a nursing home setting. Sometimes, an elder is abused in his or her own home by a friend, relative, or home care worker.
In cases of abuse that are not tied to a nursing home, an elder abuse lawyer would be the best choice, because these individuals handle all types of abuse, not just cases that involve nursing home neglect and abuse. In addition to finding the right type of lawyer, the skills, experience, and education of an elder abuse lawyer are all very important.
These issues should all be looked at, and the individual that is considering hiring an elder abuse lawyer will want to take that person’s personality into account, as well.
Nick Johnson is lead counsel with Johnson Law Group. Johnson represents plaintiffs in many states and focuses on injury cases involving Fen-Phen and PPH, Paxil, Mesothelioma, maritime injury, and Nursing Home Abuse. Call Nick Johnson at 1-888-311-5522 or visit http://www.johnsonlawgroup.com
Reverse Equity Mortgage – Is It the Right Choice For Me?
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Saturday, 12/12/2009In common language, it’s the opposite of a traditional mortgage. Instead of you paying a mortgage payment to a mortgage company…the mortgage company makes the payment to you every month! The loan amount is based on the current equity in the home, which is the difference in the market value and any mortgage attached to the property. The loan is paid off when the home is sold.
You will not have to pay income taxes on the monthly payments made to you. This is tax-deferred income, as interest will only have to be paid when the home is sold or the loan is paid off.
No re-payment will be required as long as the senior citizen lives in the home. But, there are a couple of rules to remember. The loan will be due and payable in the event (1) the home is sold, (2) the homeowner moves out for longer than 12 months, or the homeowner dies. At that time, accrued interest must be paid in full.
This type of mortgage must be recorded as a first mortgage lien. And if the current loan balance is less than 50% of the market value, this balance can be incorporated into the reverse equity mortgage…which means that the senior citizen will possibly be relieved of their present house payment.
Who is Eligible for a Reverse Equity Mortgage?
The borrowers (or co-borrowers) must be at least 62 years old…with no current bankruptcy. The loan is on the home, so income or credit score doesn’t matter. There is no personal liability for repayment of a reverse equity mortgage.
Homeowners Have a Choice in How They Receive the Money
The proceeds from this type of loan can be distributed in the following ways:
* Lifetime monthly income
* Lump sum for any purpose
* Credit line for future borrowing
There are a few major reverse mortgage lenders and they all have different programs, but all will have the following criteria to determine how much cash the homeowner can obtain:
* The adjustable interest rate at the time the mortgage is originated.
* The age of the youngest homeowner
* The market appraisal of the home
* The lenders maximum loan limit
If you want to compare the different plans for your personal situation, the information can be found at http://www.FinancialFreedom.com. Just enter your information and quickly know how much you could borrow. Then, if you decide that this type of mortgage is for you, go to http://www.reversemortgage.org for more information and the location of a reverse equity mortgage lender in your area.
It is always best to compare the different plans…and be sure to consult with your attorney, financial or estate planner, accountant…as well as any adult children when considering this type of plan.
Your home can truly be your “nest egg” in your senior years!
Questions??
Do my heirs lose their interest in the home?
No…they have the choice to either sell the home and pay off the mortgage, or they can keep it by simply refinancing the mortgage. Any remaining equity is theirs to keep of distribute as they wish…or as your will stipulates.
What if my spouse is younger than 62?
An easy way to handle this is simply to have the spouse quitclaim their interest in the home over to the senior citizen. Consult with your attorney for more possible options.
Will this affect my Social Security benefits?
The reverse equity mortgage should have no effect on social security, pensions or Medicare. However, if you receive SSI or Medicaid welfare assistance, you should check with your local government authority before obtaining a reverse equity mortgage. You can check out http://www.eldercare.gov for more information.
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caring for animals – an organisation in the right spirit
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Saturday, 12/12/2009to take care of and to address the plight of animals which suffer, there is an establishment called born free foundation.
Choosing a Nursing Home: 3 Steps to Finding the Right Facility for Your Loved One
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Friday, 12/11/2009Choosing a nursing home is an important decision, and it is vital to ensure that the facility you select will provide the highest quality of care for your loved one. There are three main steps you can take to find the nursing home that offers the services, environment, and lifestyle options that best suit your loved one’s needs and preferences. Planning ahead, taking the time to analyze your options, and carefully researching several facilities before making a decision will help to ensure that the nursing home you choose will help your loved one maintain their health, happiness, and dignity. Review the steps listed below as you begin this critical decision making process.
Step 1: Find nursing home facilities in your area.
Ask people you trust, like your doctor, family members, friends, neighbors, and clergy if they have had positive experience with a particular nursing home. Keep a list of the names of these facilities and look up contact information for each using the phone book or internet. Call your Area Agency on Aging (AoA). This telephone number should be listed in your local telephone directory or you can find it online by visiting www.aoa.gov. The local AoA can provide information about nursing homes in your area. Call the Medicare Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 for information about nursing homes in your area.
Step 2: Find out how nursing homes compare in quality.
Nursing homes are certified to make sure they meet certain Federal health and safety requirements. To find out how nursing homes compare in quality in your area, look at www.medicare.gov on the web. Select “Nursing Home Compare.? You can compare the State inspection reports of the nursing homes in your area and look at other information, like resident characteristics and staffing levels. Ask friends and other trusted community members if they are or were satisfied with the quality of care. Call the local office of consumer affairs for your state. Ask if they have information on the quality of nursing homes. Look in the blue pages of your telephone book for their telephone number. Call your state’s health department. Ask if they have information on the quality of nursing homes. This phone number will also be listed in the blue pages of your phone book.
Step 3: Visit the nursing homes you are interested in.
Before you make a decision, visit the nursing homes you are interested in. This will give you the chance to see the residents, staff, and facility. It also allows you to talk with nursing home staff, with the people who live and get care at the nursing home and their family members. Be sure to call the nursing home office and make an appointment to tour the nursing home before you visit. Ask about the types of services and activities the nursing home provides for residents. Ask about the cost and fees for care. Find out if there is an extra charge for any special medical needs your loved one may have. Ask to see a copy of the most recent inspection report for the facility. Ask if the deficiencies noted have been corrected. Revisit the nursing home a second time, on a different day and at a different time of the day than when you first visited. Staffing can be different at different times of the day, and on weekends. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Find out if the nursing home is Medicare/Medicaid certified, if there is a waiting list, and what their visiting policies are.
Potential nursing home residents should be involved in the decision-making process if possible. However, cognitive ability, emotional issues, current state of mind, and physical status may limit a senior’s ability be an active part of the nursing home selection process. It is important to be honest, forthright and supportive with your loved one during this time. Don’t forget to keep visiting once your loved one has been admitted in order to ensure that he or she is handling the transition smoothly and that the care is of the quality that you expected.
Liz Ryan is a Writing and Content Specialist for IQ Nursing Homes. Visit IQ Nursing Home’s Nursing Home Resources and review our national nursing home directory to find local nursing homes in your area.