Bridging the Generation Gap
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by Katrina Nolan
4y ago
If you are a member of the “Sandwich Generation” — caring for aging parents while also tending to children at home — you probably have a great deal of experience navigating between two worlds. In fact, maybe you do it so naturally that it’s not even stressful for you! But being aware of some of the specific differences between your parents’ generation and your children’s can help you be a more effective bridge. And making them aware of the differences can enrich their relationship as well. The Class of 2020 If you have children who are graduating from high school this year, consider this about ..read more
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The Freedom of Maintenance-Free Living
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by Katrina Nolan
4y ago
Maintenance-free living: it’s a phrase you may hear tossed around from time-to-time during your search for retirement living options. But what does it really mean? At a Providence Life Services community, maintenance-free living is just one of the many benefits are residents enjoy when they move in. Our friendly staff are there to help with the little things: hanging pictures, moving furniture, and replacing lightbulbs. We also provide the “big” things: when your air conditioning goes out, that’s not your worry anymore! If your apartment includes a kitchen, you won’t have to replace broken app ..read more
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Protecting Mom and Dad from Phone Fraud
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by Katrina Nolan
4y ago
If you are caring for Mom or Dad, be aware that con artists target senior citizens because too often they are easy prey. What makes seniors so susceptible? FBI.gov lists these factors and others on their “Common Fraud Schemes” page: 1. Seniors grew up in an era that emphasized common courtesy. This makes it difficult for them to be “rude” by saying “No!” or hanging up on a caller. 2. Seniors are less likely to report a crime. In some cases, elderly victims may be worried that if they confess their mistake, their children will jump to the conclusion that they can no longer handle their own affa ..read more
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Intergenerational activities benefit everyone
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by Alex Shloss
4y ago
At first glance, a child and an older adult don’t appear to have much in common, but experience shows that intergenerational activities have an abundant variety of benefits. Intergenerational activities reduce isolation for seniors. The truth about aging is that not everyone ages with you. Many seniors talk about the loneliness comes from losing loved ones: spouses, friends, and, sadly, even their adult children. As driving and overall mobility decreases, it’s easy for seniors to become isolated. Visits from grandchildren and great-grandchildren can make a world of difference. While the older ..read more
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Common Questions about Medicaid Eligibility
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by Katrina Nolan
4y ago
When it comes time to pay for a nursing home or long-term care, many seniors apply for Medicaid to help cover the cost. But determining whether or not you meet the income and asset eligibility guidelines can be confusing. We asked Dilane Lofton, Medicaid Specialist for Providence Life Services, to answer some common questions about Medicaid applications. Does my life insurance policy count towards Medicaid’s asset limit? It depends on what type of life insurance policy you have. Because a term life insurance policy does not have a cash value, it does not count towards the Medicaid asset limit ..read more
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Help For the Unpaid Caregiver
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by Alex Shloss
4y ago
Many of us act as an unpaid caregiver for our parents, and with good reason. Our parents cared for us when we were babies. They gave us everything we needed and so much of what we wanted when we couldn’t do things for ourselves. Then they raised us, sacrificing constantly, all to give us the best life they could, and helped us reach adulthood. And still, as adults, they were there for us in so many ways. What we owe our parents is incalculable. And then, a few decades down the line, they need us. We want to do whatever we can to give them what they need. So somehow, we find ourselves caring fo ..read more
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Your Retired Spouse and You: Survival Tips and More
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by Alex Shloss
4y ago
Life with a retired spouse may not look the way you dreamed. Did you picture a time of traveling the world? Maybe traveling the country via motorhome? Did you envision freedom, adventure, and nothing but time? Reality likely looks a little different. You may still enjoy traveling, but you don’t want to blow your savings on a luxury trip, and life in a motorhome doesn’t hold the allure it may have when you were young and starry-eyed. And freedom? Maybe not so much. You’re still providing childcare for your grandchildren–and maybe also acting as caregiver for aging parents. You don’t want to be ..read more
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8 Innovative Smartphone Apps for Seniors
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by Katrina Nolan
4y ago
According the Pew Research Center, 4 out of every 10 seniors now own a smartphone, more than double the amount who did so in 2013. As that number continues to grow, developers are creating more and more mobile applications – apps for short – that cater to the unique needs and interests of older adults. Beyond those you may already be familiar with, like Facebook and Skype, there are hundreds of innovative apps that make life easier, provide extra safety and security, and some that are just plain fun. We’ve curated a list of our favorite mobile apps below. Getting Started In a 2015 survey, abou ..read more
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Medicaid Facts You Should Know
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by Alex Shloss
4y ago
It’s difficult to know the real Medicaid facts: What does Medicaid cover? How is it different from Medicare? How do you qualify for Medicaid? While it would take more than a single blog post to cover all the Medicaid facts you need to know, let’s focus on a few key items that will help you begin to understand the process. Medicaid Facts #1: Medicaid and Medicare are completely different. Medicare and Medicaid are both government programs, and they both help cover healthcare costs, but that is where the similarities end. Medicare is a federal government program that provides health insurance ..read more
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Decoding Vitamins and Supplements for Older Adults
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by Katrina Nolan
4y ago
Perusing the vitamins aisle at the store can seem like a confusing bowl of alphabet soup. How do you begin to make sense of Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and so on? Each vitamin plays an important role in our body’s functions and fighting off potential health problems like constipation, heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. In this article we’re focusing on five which are essential to older adults, and which are more difficult for our aging bodies to absorb properly: Vitamin B12 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin D Calcium B Vitamins You might recognize some of the mo ..read more
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