New Social Security Benefits for Alzheimer’s

by Ryan Malone on March 9, 2010 · Comments

in Alzheimer's, News

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Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease is one of 38 degenerative conditions included in the Social Security Administration’s new Compassionate Allowances program.  This fast-tracking system is designed to aid younger patients and their families in moving quickly from diagnosis to benefits.  Expediting this process aids in reducing stress associated with waiting for the lengthy approval process, and trying [...]

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Top Brain Fitness Programs for Sustaining Mental Acuity

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In aging seniors, healthy brain function is about more than just memory and coordination; everyday tasks, relationships, hobbies and quality of life are all affected.  It stands to reason that the more aware and capable you are of cognitive reasoning and performing independent living activities the higher your self confidence and emotional health.
The nation’s largest [...]

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HOW TO: Creating a Elder Care Support Network to Reduce Stress

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It is important to remember that when caring for an adult parent that you also care for yourself as well.  Any form of elder care can be draining on an emotional, physical and time commitment level.  In order to be able to sustain your generous efforts, you need to seek out and be able to [...]

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Assisted Living Saved My Mom in Oregon

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A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of traveling to Oregon to speak at three assisted living communities across the state.  I posted some pictures of the event on the Inside Elder Care Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/eldercare.  Brookdale brought me up from California to visit three communities—all from distinct areas within Oregon.  They [...]

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Giving Back to Caregivers

As a blogger, most people will tell you, “stay on message.  Don’t deviate, or you’ll lose readers.”  They are right.  On rare occassion it is justified, however.  That occasion is today.
I received an email today from Gladys Broxton, the executive director at Regency Park Oak Knoll in Pasadena.  Gladys was one of the first people [...]

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There is No Place Like Home

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What is the definition of “home”?  Well, in most dictionaries home is where you live at a particular time, a dwelling, an environment offering affection, safety and security, a haven.  But it also goes beyond the confines of four walls and a roof over our heads.  Home is also used in a broader sense relating [...]

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Orange County Speaking Dates for “Assisted Living Saved My Mom”

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Happy New Year everyone!  I hope everyone had a great holiday and is excited for a fun and positive 2010.
Just a quick note to let you know that I will be presenting “Assisted Living Saved My Mom” at Brookdale Senior Living in Irvine, California.  Irvine is in the middle of Orange County, about 35 minutes [...]

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LEADER: Eve Stern of SNAPforSeniors Tackles Ethics in Elder Care

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Growth in the senior population is creating an increasingly large market for senior care and products that help seniors age more gracefully.  With high-growth markets, it is common for people and companies to appear with less than stellar ethical standards.  Unfortunately, ethics is one of the elephants in the room when it comes to senior [...]

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HOW TO: Using Lifeline to Monitor Caregiver Response

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“How long does it take for a caregiver to help my mom or dad?”
This is a question I am frequently asked when I speak at assisted living communities.  Most communities offer some form of help button, usually in the form of a pendant or wristband worn by the resident.  When mom or dad needs help, [...]

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