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Federal Health Care Law(Passed in 2010)
Congress passed and President Obama signed the health care bill into law. The following is a summary of various aspects of the law with the changes which are planned for each year.
(With much thanks to Regina Curran for her contributions to the content of this text).
Ten Top Reasons to Consult With A Geriatric Care Manager
Prepared By: PGCM Sharyn W. Russell, LICSW, C-ASWCM
- Family members have limited time, resources, or expertise; live at a distance; are confused or overwhelmed; or need professional guidance regarding recommended services or housing options
- A professional advocate is needed to deal with the complexities of the health care system more>>>
Look Out For The Caregivers When Their Buttons Get Pushed
By Meredith Patterson
Get ready... get set... go! But how? This is the all too common experience of adult children in the throws of their parent's diminished ability to attend to their daily living needs. The parent is in most instances rightfully holding on to as much.... more >>>
Geriatric Care Managers Help Families Address Issues Of Aging
We've heard it many times: Americans are getting older. Today 33 million Americans are older than 65. By 2030, 70 million will be. If you do not already assist in the care of an aging parent or family member, most likely you will be at some point in your life. When your parent gets sick or cannot live alone any more, who do you.... more >>>
How do Caregivers Find a Balance?
By Sharyn Russell
....so how do the caregivers find the balance, while stretched by conflicting demands of spouses, children, bosses, and self, to be able to help elders without neglecting their own needs? How do caregivers find out about options for addressing the long term care needs of their elder relatives... more >>>