http://useldercare.com/forum/ US Elder Care » Recent Posts en Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:08:01 +0000 http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/seeking-information-on-aging-in-place#post-125 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:39:48 +0000 msapos 125@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Dale:<br /> I will ask some of our experts if there are any that stand out to them. </p> <p>For those of us who are in our sixties, we are going to blink and be in our 80s. Clearly it is time to start exercising (tai chi chuan, as you know, works for me)eating properly, getting enough sleep etc. etc.</p> <p>Oh yes, if you smoke....STOP!!!</p> <p>Marty </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/seeking-information-on-aging-in-place#post-124 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:47:08 +0000 dalecarter 124@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Hello,<br /> I'm seeking out one or two good books that would give me an overview on the various components when considering how to safely age in place. We visited close friends over the holidays (wife is 70, husband is 80). I suddenly realized that their home is an accident waiting to happen.<br /> I appreciate any recommendations.<br /> Thank you. Dale... </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/who-is-your-home-care-provider#post-123 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:30:12 +0000 msapos 123@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Hopefully this type of home care can be universally providing. </p> <p>It is too often that home care is provided when there is an extreme urgency and the family caregivers are relieved to get care on an immediate basis. </p> <p>Home health care providers who are not accredited...eg aides must be very carefully screened: they must have references checked, a traceable home phone and address, and, most importantly, a government issued identification card....a driver's lisence or a passport etc. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/who-is-your-home-care-provider#post-122 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:26:43 +0000 Allinformation 122@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>What Home Care Provider are you Using?</p> <p>I just wanted to tell everyone how pleased I am with Freedom Home Health. It has been almost a year since they have been helping my Dad. Their dedication and knowledge makes me reassured that they are taking only the best care of my father. He has developed a great friendship with his occupational therapist and I know he is always in the best hands. I highly suggest Freedom Home Health Care for any home health needs. <a href="http://www.freedomhomehealth.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.freedomhomehealth.com</a> </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/fearing-the-end#post-121 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:02:44 +0000 msapos 121@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>A very close friend past away last week. One of his friends, an American Indian, said that in his culture there was no "hell" in afterlife. It is their believe that when life on earth is complete, passing on means you are going home. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/fearing-the-end#post-120 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:03:58 +0000 fastfred 120@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Our cultural prepares us for all the legal and health issues facing us at the end of our time. But it does very little to instruct and prepare us for the final end when our spirit leaves our temporal housing.<br /> No one ever really talks about "Coming Death" we skirt the issue and hide our heads in the sand hoping it won't happen to me but it does and how you prepare for it will determine how pleasant or unpleasant your exit from this earth will be. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/hey#post-119 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:05:47 +0000 msapos 119@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Good to meet all of you. I have joined the growing population of caregivers. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/home-healthcare-aides#post-118 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:02:13 +0000 msapos 118@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Additionally, check the accessibility of checking accounts, cash, bank books, electronic access to accounts, antiques, and any other valuables. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/home-healthcare-aides#post-117 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:17:22 +0000 karenzook01 117@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Its important to check authenticity of the person before inviting him for your healthcare aides. Always ask for a government issued ID to avoid fraud protection and take services only from a reputed firm. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/swine-flu#post-116 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:10:24 +0000 karenzook01 116@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>I have heard about making of a new face mask by Glaxo Smith Kline which proves to be very efficient by minimizing the risk of this virus. It is manufactured by world's second largest pharmaceutical firm specially for old age people. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/what-is-your-hobby#post-115 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:06:15 +0000 karenzook01 115@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>I consider myself as a trivia aficionado. Print encyclopedias are available online allowing save time, space and of course money. I always keep myself in touch with latest news and views from around the world. News channels regularly provides news update on their websites. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/what-laws-would-help-the-elderly#post-114 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:02:29 +0000 karenzook01 114@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>They can also get help through some social networking sites and social programs to help and support them in a proper way and also to motivate them to fight against difficulties and health problems. They can go online to get more information on their problems and to see what other persons think about same things. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/obesity#post-113 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:42:27 +0000 karenzook01 113@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>If you want to know more about a specific diet plan suitable according to your health, you can try various health portals and communities. There are a horde of Health 2.0 Websites available for use but some of them, the ones related to personal health records and financial services for healthcare are restricted to use within the U.S. and other countries. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/cancer#post-112 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:38:03 +0000 karenzook01 112@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>There are various fitness related websites and communities to get basic tips to get rid of such disorders. But its also important to remember that websites are in no way an alternative to counseling a medical professional.<br /> <a href="http://www.myhealthexperience.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.myhealthexperience.com</a> Network of patient communities, offering help and emotional support.</p> <p><a href="http://www.dailystrength.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailystrength.com</a> Provides online support for various illnesses. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/are-you-happy-with-our-retirement-system#post-111 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:30:33 +0000 karenzook01 111@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>There is a great need to planning your finances like money, investment and taxes to live a happy, fruitful and relaxed life in your old age. There are various helpful websites with basics about money, finance, investment and taxation. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/heart-disease-and-diabetes#post-110 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:26:21 +0000 karenzook01 110@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>In fact, as part of the provisions of President Barack Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, physician throughout the USA will be eligible for a payment of around $45,000 for increasing adoption of electronic health records by 2014. I think such news really brings a revolution in elder care and persons with serious disabilities, as they can take help from concept of e-therapy for such health problems. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/healthcare-for-everyone#post-109 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:21:50 +0000 karenzook01 109@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>In USA, a segment of 245,000 American doctors are using Web 2.0 for their practice, indicating that the use of the system is beyond the early stages. I think new web concepts like Health 2.0 are really helpful in combating health problems related to elder ones by revolutionizing conventional approaches to medicine. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/how-are-you-involve-in-elder-care#post-108 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:14:40 +0000 karenzook01 108@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>There are several ways to make your family united on a interface which connects your elder ones with you through a sweat bond of love, care and joy. Just try to motivate other members of your family too to make a difference in life of your grandpa and grandma and you will find a real innovation and love in your family. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/what-is-best-insurance-for-elder-retired#post-107 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:09:56 +0000 karenzook01 107@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>You have to be very choosy and perform a proper research before going for a particular Health Insurance and become familiar with all of its basic terms and conditions. Money makes the world go round. But its equally important to spend it on a good insurance plan otherwise it can make your head spin. Several websites are very helpful though. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/heart-disease-and-diabetes#post-106 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:04:22 +0000 karenzook01 106@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>I think Internet acts as a key role for all of your old age and medical problems. One can also find a comprehensive list of home remedies for problems common in old age. Of course, with medical website, we need to be really careful. Never follow the advice blindly and always check with your doctor before starting any fitness regime. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/best-employment-for-elder-people#post-105 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:59:44 +0000 karenzook01 105@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>I have just found a new site (Finerday) which targets families to get in touch with your family members and also people around the globe. The purported aim of Finerday is to link all of your family, whatever be their age and you can also find links to some important freelancing sites specifically targeted towards old aged jobs. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/65-and-still-employed#post-104 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:55:18 +0000 karenzook01 104@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>With freelancing jobs, they have been motivated by the desire to make a difference in their lives. So, if you want to make a real difference to the life of your grandpa and grandma, who might not be that Internet savvy, you can take leaf out of these ideas. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/are-you-a-tech-savvy-guy#post-103 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:51:00 +0000 karenzook01 103@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>There are various virtual social community available in the Web 2.0 era which can act as a true companion in your old age time. Entities like Myspace and Facebook have already made a huge mark on the networking scene. I have heard about a new networking site Finerday, which acts as a social utility for your entire family. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/where-is-the-best-retirement-community#post-102 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:45:53 +0000 karenzook01 102@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>I sometimes think that a choice about a particular retirement community depends on the health condition and interest of a person. Only he can decide what kind of weather and environment condition going to suits him more. My uncle find nothing more better other then residing in South Virginia with his old friend by buying a home on rent. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/healthcare-for-everyone#post-101 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:41:59 +0000 karenzook01 101@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>I don't think it will going to implement in near future as there can be a lot of complications can arise by imposing it. Government has to change all its policies and guidelines about healthcare which I don't think an easy task in the current scenario. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/hey#post-100 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:37:31 +0000 karenzook01 100@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Hi Joshua. Nice to meet you on this excellent forum. I am sure you will find this place as a suitable platform to share your knowledge and thoughts about elder care. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/drug-prescriptions#post-99 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:35:39 +0000 karenzook01 99@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>But not all of them are lucky enough to have sufficient money to travel across borders to get medicine in an economical price. Actually, old age guys are susceptible towards diseases on a regular basis and medical insurance not covers it all. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/find-a-nursing-home#post-98 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:33:11 +0000 karenzook01 98@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Thanks for this nice information. I think price is not a big question here if the facilities provided are suitable enough to satisfy your needs in a friendly manner and sophisticated environment. I have encounter a foot-stomping experience of one nursing home in my local area, so not all nursing home ensure you about excellent services. Its important to do a prior research before choosing a specific one that fulfill your requirements. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/health-insurance-cost#post-97 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:30:57 +0000 karenzook01 97@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Government should develop some healthy programs and policies with simple terms to help people in their higher age. Old age people are always at the edge of their carrier and current health insurance are really costlier considering their career situation. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/swine-flu#post-96 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:28:03 +0000 karenzook01 96@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>Swine flue vaccine can attack your immune system and also their usability and effectiveness is under a question mark. Protective measures like face mask is necessary to avoid infection from this deadlier virus. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/what-is-best-insurance-for-elder-retired#post-95 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:25:08 +0000 karenzook01 95@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>I think health insurance is the best option to go for as you are more susceptible to heart disorders and diseases in your higher age. Such insurance really helps a lot to combat such situation as they provided you all the facility in a fascinating and comfortable hospital. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/are-you-paying-too-much-for-insurance#post-94 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:22:55 +0000 karenzook01 94@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>I have a health insurance for which I am paying a little bit much when I compare it with my current income. Last month, my wife was suffering from serious fever and this insurance really helps me to get rid of situation without paying a single buck for all her hospital charges. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/your-experience-in-nursing-home-community#post-93 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:19:20 +0000 karenzook01 93@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>My experience with nursing home community was really fascinating at it really helps to enjoy some precious moments with your family members which is always going to be exciting. But you can't say the same situation for all nursing homes which are detrimental. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/baby-boomers-now-retiring#post-92 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:13:53 +0000 karenzook01 92@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>One can think of them as a special generation, very different from those that had come before them. I have read about age wave theory which suggests that a major cause of economic slowdown is du to retirement of baby boomers. </p> http://useldercare.com/forum/topic/obesity#post-91 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:07:38 +0000 karenzook01 91@http://useldercare.com/forum/ <p>I have to be agree with you. Diet is a critical factor to decide your fitness and stability in your higher age. So, its important to keep a healthy physique with regular exercise to combat ogre of obesity. </p>