Monthly Archives: December 2011
Medicare.Gov – Resource for Family Caregivers
Did you know that Medicare.gov has a section for family caregivers? Click here to learn more.
Filed under Consumer information, Disability, Effects of Aging, Medicare
Brain Injury Association of Illinois
The association’s website has many helpful resources focused on brain and spinal cord injuries. Click here for their newsletter.
Filed under Aging Parents, Caregivers, Consumer information, Disability, Veterans
Health Care Scams are on the Rise
Click here to watch a video, from the FDA, and learn how to protect yourself or someone you care about.
Filed under Caregivers, Consumer information, Programs, Senior Issues
Tools to Help Choose a Good Nursing Home
By Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. December 6, 2011 Finding a high-quality nursing home for a family member is a daunting task. Many people have not had to make this decision before. And it’s often made under stress, when asking good … Continue reading
Medicare Supplement Resource Guide
The Illinois Department of Insurance published a helpful medicare supplement comparison guide. Click here to learn more.
Filed under Consumer information, Estate planning, Health care, Medicare, Programs
Educational Video about the Medicare Program in ASL
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a new educational video about the Medicare program in ASL for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The video gives an overview of the Medicare program, including what Medicare is, who qualifies, the four … Continue reading
Filed under Aging Parents, Caregivers, Consumer information, Medicare
National Caregiver Support Line for Veterans
The Veterans Adminstration has established a National Caregiver Support Line for Caregivers of Veterans — spouses, children, other family members and friends of Veterans as well as Veteran themselves. for more information on the program, please go to http://duttoncaseylaw.com/resources/articles.html
Lewey Body Dementia Association Survey
The Lewey Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is conducting a survey to assess if there are differences in how grief is experienced by caregivers for individuals with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease with and without dementia, and frontotemporal degeneration. The … Continue reading
Health Literacy and Older Adults
Health Literacy and Older Adults CDC Releases Practical Advice on Developing Materials to Match the Health Literacy Skills of Older Adults. CDC’s health literacy web site (www.cdc.gov/healthliteracy) has a new section to help health and other professionals develop materials that will … Continue reading
Filed under Aging Parents, Alzheimers, Caregivers, Consumer information, Disability, Programs, Senior Issues
Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) Outreach Program
Click here for more information on the outreach program for people who have muscular dystrophy and their loved ones.
Filed under Caregivers, Consumer information, Disability, Programs
