Trying to navigate the waters of Medicare, Medigap, and Medicare Advantage can be as clear as mud — but all hope is not lost. Anyone who is 65 years or older or those who have qualified for Social Security disability for 24 months become eligible to enroll in Medicare. If you fit into either of The post How to Make Sense of Medicare and Make the Right Choices for Your Healthcare appeared first on Elderly Parent Resources ..read more

Emotional isolation and physical inactivity are two of the biggest problems facing the growing senior citizen population. Fortunately, there are some way to address both these issues in a single program. It is ironic that in a society where instant communication is the norm, many of us feel very isolated. That’s especially true among seniors, The post Combining Social and Physical Fitness for Seniors appeared first on Elderly Parent Resources ..read more

I have all kinds of advice for caregivers. My business is devoted to offering help and support for those who are caring for seniors. I am passionate about my business and have spent countless hours researching ways to improve these peoples’ lives. I believe that caring for a senior, especially one with whom you have The post Walking the Walk…. How I Finally Put My Money Where My Mouth Was. appeared first on Elderly Parent Resources ..read more

It may be as simple as a worried feeling in the pit of your stomach.  Little signals… laundry piling up, bills are disorganized and piling up, the house looking more unkempt, your seniors’ increased forgetfulness or confusion. These concerns and observations can spark some serious anxiety about the future with your parent/senior.  Will they be The post How do I say it? appeared first on Elderly Parent Resources ..read more

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Ask an elder where they would like to live out their lives and the clear majority will say, “right here in my own home”. It is easy to guess why. Home is familiar, it is where memories have been made, and moving usually means a loss of independence. But is it better for an elder The post But I Don’t Want to Go……. appeared first on Elderly Parent Resources ..read more

With all the talk of changes to/repeal of the ACA we need to look at how seniors may be affected. First, let’s look at what the ACA does for seniors. Insurers must provide free preventative care coverage to Medicare beneficiaries. Prescription medication costs are reduced and the “doughnut hole” (a specific period where seniors are The post Looking ahead in 2017…. What’s in store for seniors appeared first on Elderly Parent Resources ..read more

  You have raised children, navigated your relationship with your spouse or partner and managed your career/job. Now the children are grown, your relationship succeeded or didn’t and you are ready to retire. What’s next? Plenty if you take the time to look around, think about your interests and what you want your next decade The post Older Americans Month appeared first on Elderly Parent Resources ..read more

Q: What exactly is it? A: Well, just as it sounds, you are taking care of your senior’s finances. This usually involves any or all of the list below: Bill paying Savings deposits Insurance and benefit claims Investment decisions Taxes Any other financial issues that may arise for your senior.   Q: When should I The post Financial Caregiving? appeared first on Elderly Parent Resources ..read more

March is National Nutrition Month, so this is as good a time as any to talk about nutrition and aging. What should we be eating as we age? Does it matter? Should we be concerned if we are “a little overweight”? Is it natural for an elder to have less of an appetite? As it The post Food Wonderful Food …… appeared first on Elderly Parent Resources ..read more