Monday, November 25, 2019

Senior Veterans Care Network - November 2019 Blog Posts

As a World War II veteran is buried in Utah, his grateful family says Americans must preserve the freedoms he fought for

Before Saturday, the gravestone of U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Max W. Lower sat only on grass, soil and 77 years... View More

Posted on 11/22/2019

Korean War vet Bob Wolf gets a hero's welcome at last

Heroic welcomes for returning military service members have become a common sight on social media, but when Bob Wolf... View More

Posted on 11/21/2019

World War II veteran still serves by raising, lowering flag over Utah neighborhood every day

Millcreek • Like clockwork, Allen Tanner leaves his house twice a day, at sunup and sundown, to raise and then... View More

Posted on 11/19/2019

An honor to fight: 95-year-old WWII veteran reflects decades after war

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Harold Stone wakes up every day and walks two miles. For most 95-year-olds this would be a difficult... View More

Posted on 11/18/2019

Identical twin World War II veterans celebrate 100th birthday

BALTIMORE -- Twin World War II veterans in Baltimore are marking a combined 200-years on earth, WJZ reports.... View More

Posted on 11/15/2019

Meet the man believed to be oldest living American World War II veteran. He’s 110

His life nowadays is spent doting on his great grandkids. But Lawrence Brooks also wears another hat: He is the oldest... View More

Posted on 11/13/2019

World War II Veteran celebrates 102nd birthday

CLINTONVILLE, Wis. (WBAY) - Days before his 102nd birthday, Raymond Arndt, can still play his harmonica.... View More

Posted on 11/13/2019

How to Care for Your Aging Parents From a Distance

How to Care for Your Aging Parents From a Distance Few things are more stressful than worrying about aging parents... View More

Posted on 11/12/2019

World War II veteran receives high school diploma at the age of 95

CLAREMORE, Okla. - A World War II veteran received his high school diploma at the age of 95 -- more than 70 years... View More

Posted on 11/11/2019

92-year-old Billerica veteran one of 5 brothers to serve in World War II

BILLERICA, Mass. — As we approach Veterans Day, one Billerica family wants to share the story of a special veteran... View More

Posted on 11/08/2019

Korean War Vet: wouldn’t trade experience for a million dollars

Lionel Pepin was a 22-year-old newlywed with a baby on the way when he was drafted to fight in the Korean War. He... View More

Posted on 11/06/2019

World War 2 veteran grandma, 100, hailed for still working 20 hours a week in Alabama supermarket

Romay Davis turned 100 yesterday but she is still working five days a week at Winn-Dixie in Montgomery, Alabama. ... View More

Posted on 11/04/2019

Korean War veteran's remains return to the U.S. decades later

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — After more than 60 years, a Pflugerville family got the closure they needed on Saturday. ... View More

Posted on 11/01/2019

97-year-old World War II veteran makes most of Villages Honor Flight trip to D.C.

Ed Frank, who recently moved from Washington state to the Trinity Springs assisted living facility in Oxford along... View More

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

How to Care for Your Aging Parents From a Distance

Few things are more stressful than worrying about aging parents who are far away. As much as you want to, you can’t afford to give up your job and uproot your family to care for your senior parents. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t make a meaningful difference in their lives. Thanks to technology and easy access to resources, you can care for your loved ones from afar.

The Role of Long-Distance Caregivers

The role of a long-distance caregiver is largely that of an administrator. You may not be able to cook dinner or chauffeur to doctor’s appointments, but you can balance the checkbook, schedule appointments, and coordinate caregiving services.

You may also contribute financially to your parents’ care. Since local relatives often take on the role of family caregivers, cutting back on work hours in the process, this can be a kind way to share the financial burden.

4 Ways to Get Involved as a Long-Distance Caregiver

When it comes to caring for another person, it’s hard to know where to start. Use these ideas for practical ways you can contribute to your parents’ care, no matter how far away you are.

Use technology to keep tabs on aging parents

The first part of being a caregiver is staying in contact. Distance makes it harder to keep an eye on your aging parents, but you’d be surprised by how much you can do with technology. Long-distance caregivers can use video chat to stay in touch, motion sensors and medical alert systems to monitor well-being, and caregiving apps to communicate with other carers.

Don’t forget the basics like a good phone plan. If your parents are still using a landline, buy them a cell phone so you don’t have to worry when they’re away from home. Before adding parents to your plan, look around to see if any plans offer a senior discount. Providers like Verizon offer discounts for customers aged 55 and up, and since it’s an unlimited plan, you don’t have to worry about overage charges.

Take charge of healthcare coordination

As your aging parents develop health conditions, coordinating their medical care becomes a job in itself. While local relatives assist with driving to medical appointments, administering medications, and other hands-on tasks, you can take on the work of finding providers, scheduling appointments, ordering medical supplies, and resolving billing errors.

Keep an eye on your parents’ Medicare coverage as well. Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans change annually, which means that even if your parents’ plan stays the same, their coverage may change. It’s important to review these plans yearly to ensure your parents’ prescriptions and providers are still covered. Since Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15 and runs until December 7, now is a good time to look into Medicare coverage options.

Give the gift of respite care

Being a long-distance caregiver is challenging, but local relatives who provide care face even bigger disruptions to their lives. Show your appreciation for the hard work they do by paying for occasional respite care. That may mean checking your parents into an assisted living facility for the weekend, signing them up for adult daycare, or paying for homemaker services to help around the house.

Search for an assisted living facility

At some point, your parents’ care may become more than your family can manage alone. If it’s becoming clear that your parents aren’t safe living at home, take charge of the search for an assisted living facility. Talking about assisted living is always a difficult conversation, but when you come prepared with information about the best facilities, you make the transition to assisted living easier on everyone.

From the little stuff like making sure your parents take their medications to the big stuff like figuring out how to pay for assisted living, there’s a lot you can do as a long-distance caregiver. If you need more information on becoming a long-distance caregiver, check Next Avenue’s caregiving guide for advice on every stage of caregiving.For help with Senior Veterans Care visit the Veterans Administration website.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Assisted Living in Reno Nevada - Veterans Home Care

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Home Care, Assisted Living, VA Aid & Attendance

Reno, Nevada Veterans

Are you or a loved one a Veteran or their Surviving Spouse in Reno, NV?

If so, you may qualify for VA Pension with Aid & Attendance to help pay for in home care or assisted living.

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We help Veterans and their spouses find assisted living, veterans homes, and in home care in and around Reno, NV.

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