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jim (jimbaer)
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A retired business owner in his late 70s. Operates his own Alzheimer's support group. Lives about 50 miles north of Philadelphia.

I am caring for my wife, connie, living at home and the primary ailment is alzheimer's / dementia.

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AgingCareTeam gave a hug 11/1/2010 at 12:48 pm

Happy National Family Caregivers Month!

National Family Caregivers month is about honoring yourself as one of the 65 million family caregivers in this country who take care of their loved o ...Read More

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Hope your caregiving journey for your wife goes smooth---Been there/done that...Good luck!

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Answered a question 3/5/2010 at 11:41 am

My father was in the Korean War and now has Alzheimer's. Is he entitled to Veterans benefits?

Veterans are entitled to certain benefits, BUT there are qualifiers. One important issue is the dates of service (i.e. not all vets qualify just because of an honorable discharge). Benefits can be a ...Read More

Answered a question 10/22/2009 at 10:17 am

I live so far away…How can I still help my parents?

Perhaps the most professional way to do this is to use a Geriatric Care Manager, who acts as your agent in the area in which your loved one resides. Find one in the local telephone book, call an Area ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 10/22/2009 at 10:13 am

Should I hire an undocumented foreign national to caregiver?

Now you want to be an accessory to an illegal act?? Stay away from the illegals. When things go well, all might be fine, but have a single "problem" and you'll be VERY sorry.

Jim

Commented on a discussion 10/1/2009 at 10:14 am

Church members have expressed concern lately about my dad’s cognitive ability to care for himself.

He probably is, at 82, "losing it", so you MUST act to protect him or YOU become part of the problem. Convince him to get a "Geriatric Assessment" (look it up). It's covered by Medicare and will al ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 8/13/2009 at 10:05 am

My elder father needs to go into a nursing home.

First of all, you need to be absolutely certain that a Nursing facility is necessary, and not an Assisted Living facility. There is a huge difference in cost!
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Commented on a discussion 8/5/2009 at 2:08 pm

How to Choose an Emergency Alert System

This is an interesting article and very descriptive of many existing systems. However they ALL have one VERY LARGE deficiency for a wandering patient: The devices only work if the patient is able (co ...Read More

Answered a question 7/1/2009 at 2:59 pm

My siblings and I feel it is time my mom didn't live alone any longer...how do we get her to understand this?

Life's critical decisions need to be made by individuals competent to do so. It sounds as if your mother is not competent to do so, and for her safety and well being some other competent individual n ...Read More

Answered a question 6/26/2009 at 10:27 am

Will gifts or loans disqualify my parents for Medicaid?

Social Security offers a NEW plan to help with Medicare costs (yes, one govt agency providing funds to help pay another agency's costs). Call your SS office and ask for Form SSA-1020 (Help With Medic ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 3/26/2009 at 10:18 am

Paying for in- home care

The first thing I'd do is visit the office of your Area Agency on Aging. It offers a wide spectrum of help and information.

Started a discussion 3/26/2009 at 10:15 am

AVAILABLE FUNDING

It seems to me that paying for the care of a loved one is an issue all of us face, to some degree. Yet I have never been able to find a comprehensive list of ALL available sources for free or low cost ...Read More

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