This is a very good article I found and wanted to share. Happy reading!As the backlogged number of unprocessed VA claims is knocking on the door of 1 Million, one has to wonder is anybody really at home. Is anyone really trying to find “the” solution of how to fix and...
60 Minutes, CBS January 30, 2010 There is a sacred tradition in the military: leave no one behind on the battlefield. But many veterans are beginning to believe their country has left them behind at home, once they’re out of uniform and in need of help. That help is...
My squadron received orders to ship out to destination “PLUM”. We left Salt Lake City on October 21, 1941. We arrived in Manila noon November 20 on Thanksgiving Day. We were served sauerkraut and wieners for Thanksgiving dinner. We left Manila November 29th for the...
What is an assisted living community? Many of our aging seniors think that assisted living is a nursing home. Assisted living is far from a nursing home. It allows for much more independence as possible. Assisted living communities are that, a community within a...
By not planning for our futures today many of us are unknowingly leaving decisions about our futures to other, including long term care needs. Six in ten of us have not determined how we’ll pay for our long care needs. 40% of us don’t know that long-term care is more...
Working with the families of Veterans over the past 13 years has been a very rewarding experience at Senior Care Associates. We have had thousands of opportunities to listen to the care needs associated with families who are not sure which direction or decision to...
Families who are unable to sell their homes or who are not willing to leave the comfort of their homes as they age run into many issues. Am I living by myself? Is a neighbor willing or able to care for me? Are my children close enough to give me aid. If not, do I need...
The Red Cross Telecare Program has volunteers call Seniors everyday of the year to check up on them. In case of an emergency, family members are notified; doctor, hospital, and ambulance service is contacted if needed. Through this program the red cross hopes to...
Some of the artists of the 60’s are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate aging baby boomers. They include: Herman’s Hermits — Mrs.. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Walker . Ringo Starr — I Get By With a Little Help From Depends. The Bee Gees — How Can You...
While seniors are living longer, there are still serious health issues, ranging from arthritis and vision problems to hearing loss and forgetfulness. In an effort to help seniors better deal with their health problems, the Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA)...
