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Clarifying 8 Misconceptions Surrounding Long-Term Care Insurance
I want to begin this second installment about long-term care insurance (LTCI) by thanking my colleague, Jonathan Marsh, owner, Home Helpers® Bradenton, for creating such a comprehensive video series with extensive information to help current and future LTCI policy owners. There are at least 8 misconceptions about long-term care insurance (LTCI) that should be clarified,...
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Stop, Look and Listen for Hearing Loss in Seniors
“Can you hear me now? Can you hear me now?!” This is a common phrase we used a few years ago when our cell phones would cut out during conversations. There were even tv commercials about it. Sometimes it still happens when we are on our phones and our communications are disrupted as we enter...
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Music Serves to Soothe and Stimulate Senior Souls
During the week of August 16th each year, Elvis Presley is remembered and celebrated as the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis died on August 16, 1977, and many of his most devoted fans make the trek to his Graceland home in Memphis to honor the fallen star. A caregiver friend of mine told me...
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Discerning End of Life, Palliative, and Hospice Care
One of the most difficult discussions a family can have is concerning end-of-life care options for a terminally ill loved one. No one likes talking about death, but it is inevitable for all of us. What’s most important is that we set aside the angst and focus on making sure your loved one is comfortable...
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4 Ways to Support Senior Independence for Your Aging Loved One
From my early experience working in the banking industry, to my current career as a Certified Senior Advisor, I have learned that every aging adult has their own unique lifestyle and perspective about the physical and mental challenges they deal with on a daily basis. Some of the challenges seniors face are mild, while others...
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Geriatric Massage Provides Many Benefits to Seniors
Once in a while, I enjoy a little time for myself. Self-care, it’s called. A massage is not always my first go-to for stress relief, but it is something I take advantage of from time to time. Massage therapy is not something seniors consider much. After all, massage did not hit mainstream America until a...
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10 Summer Safety Tips Help Seniors Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses
Extreme weather conditions are becoming more prevalent around the world. I’ve been watching weather reports where much of the country is under heat warnings and advisories with temperatures climbing to more than 100 degrees, and “feel like” temps exceeding 110. As a resident of Florida for many years, I have grown more accustomed to intense...
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Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance (LTCI) is an investment people make when offered by their employers, or they purchase a policy on their own, to help cover expenses of long-term care if and when it becomes necessary. Not everyone has it, and those who do, may not understand exactly what it covers. My friend and Home Helpers®...
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10 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers to Maintain a Healthy Balance
Today, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, is World Caring Day, I must admit that there are no more caring individuals in the world than caregivers! Caring is what they do day and night, and in some cases, 24/7/365. Whether a caregiver is a family member, friend, private or professional, he or she pours their heart and soul...
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