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Category: Caregiving and Risk Factors

Medicaid
August 27, 2010
What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? This is a very common question. Medicaid is a type of government…
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Medicare
August 27, 2010
What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? This is a very common question. Medicaid is a type of government…
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What should I look for in a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy?
August 27, 2010
Choosing benefits and understanding reimbursement: Long-term care insurance policies work like any insurance policy: you pay a premium, which is…
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Long-Term Care Insurance
August 27, 2010
What is Long-Term Care Insurance? Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) is an investment in your future healthcare needs. With the rising…
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What Medications are Available to Treat Behavioral Problems?
August 27, 2010
What types of behavioral problems might be expected? In later stages of the disease, people with Alzheimer’s might experience distinct…
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Healthcare Proxy
August 27, 2010
What is a healthcare proxy? The person designed as a healthcare proxy will make medical decisions for you in the…
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman
August 27, 2010
What is a Long-Term Care Ombudsman? A Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for residents of assisted living facilities and…
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10 Tips for Traveling with Your Loved One
August 27, 2010
1. Bring along an identification tag that your companion can wear around his or her neck. In addition, register him…
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Cash Settlements and Supplemental Income
August 27, 2010
What can I do if I need cash to pay for expenses? People with life-threatening illnesses like Alzheimer’s sometimes find…
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Are there other treatments for Cognitive Decline?
August 27, 2010
Are there other treatments for Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s disease? Strong evidence indicates that vitamin E, taken at a dosage…
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Paying For Healthcare
August 26, 2010
Many financial issues arise when you are responsible for a loved one’s care. These may be new to you and…
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Bereavement and Grief
August 26, 2010
People cope with the loss of a loved one in many different ways. For some, the experience may lead to…
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Funeral Planning
August 26, 2010
The Benefits of Pre-planning: Peace of mind is the number one reason that most people choose to pre-plan. There are…
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Retirement Plans
August 17, 2010
If retirement plan accounts (e.g., 401k, IRA) are left at your death to anyone other than a surviving U.S. citizen…
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I’m caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
August 14, 2010
When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, many questions come to mind. First is the question “Is there…
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Bequests
August 12, 2010
A bequest is a gift included in a Will that takes effect at death. You may make a bequest to…
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Charitable Remainder Trusts
August 11, 2010
A charitable remainder trust allows you to gift an interest in property to non-charitable beneficiaries (e.g., children, grandchildren, yourself) for…
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Charitable Lead Trusts
August 11, 2010
A charitable lead trust allows you to donate to nonprofit organizations, like the Fisher Center, for a certain number of…
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Trusts
August 11, 2010
What is a trust? A trust is basically an agreement that is made during your lifetime between you (the grantor…
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Wills
August 11, 2010
What is a will? A will is a legal document that becomes effective only upon the death of the person…
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Estate Planning
August 11, 2010
What is estate planning? Estate planning includes designing a plan that provides for your needs during your lifetime and for…
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Guardianship
August 11, 2010
When is guardianship necessary? If an individual is incompetent and has not designated an agent to act on his or…
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Power of Attorney
August 11, 2010
What is a General Durable Power of Attorney? A General Durable Power of Attorney is a written document in which…
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Advance Directives
August 11, 2010
What are advanced directives? Though most people have a clear idea in their heads about how they want to be…
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