Articles for Caregivers

In this section we have listed articles by our staff and contributing authors. These articles are not listed in any particular order. We hope you find them useful and informative.

Medigap Plans: Do I need one? Where do I get one? American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 901 E St., NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004 202-783-2242 www.aahsa.org Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing home care per benefit period. However, after 20 days, beneficiaries must pay a coinsurance ($99 per day in 2001). Medicare will only pay for nursing home care preceded by a three-day hospital stay. The average cost for Nursing Home Care is about $50,000 a year. Like many people, you may think Medicare pays for it, but unfortunately it doesn't. Reference: AARP

Articles by Clare Absher, RN, BSN

Making Home Care Affordable
Tap into Local Resources for Home Care
Can I Get Paid to Care for a Family Member?
Choosing Home Care; What You Should Know
Money and Time Saving Strategies for Caregivers - Part III
Money and Time Saving Strategies for Caregivers - Part II
Money and Time Saving Strategies for Caregivers - Part I
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Choosing the Right Assisted Living is a Major Decision
Safety Modifications for a Senior Friendly Bathroom
BedSores... Persistent Attention is Key to Healing
BedSores... Easier to Prevent Than to Heal
Monitoring Care in Nursing Home
When Is It Time to Move Your Loved One to a Care Facility
Tips for Cutting Costs of Assisted Living
Senior Care Facility Tour: A Quick Screening Quiz
Should I Hire In-Home Help Privately or Through an Agency
Tips for Finding, Interviewing, and Keeping In-Home Help
Convincing Mom or Dad to Get In-Home Help
Vacationing with Aging Parents
Mom or Dad Has Alzheimer's... What Type of Care is Best?
Ten Tell-tale Signs That Your Aging Parents Need Help
Caring for Mom and Dad is a Family Affair
More Dos and Don'ts When Caring for Mom and Dad
What Does Assisted Living Really Cost?

Articles by Karen Rice, M.A., LNHA

What's New In Long-Term Care?

M E D I A T I O N

Family Caregiver Mediation

Home Safety and Dementia