Boomer Caregivers Article Archive

Here is a list of prior Boomer Caregivers articles that have appeared on our site. Click any headline to view the complete article.

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH
October 10, 2008 12:06 PM ET
November is National Family Caregiver Month, and in honor of this we should all recognize and applaud the hard work provided by caregivers.

BOOMERS: ARE YOUR PARENTS ELIGIBLE?
August 26, 2008 12:51 PM ET
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

HELPING MY PARENTS AGE IN PLACE
July 14, 2008 9:16 AM ET
I am often asked “ What can I do to allow my parent(s) to age in place and what kind of planning can I do to assist them in preparing for the what ifs?"

LONG DISTANCE CARE GIVING TIPS
June 13, 2008 1:07 PM ET
Effective care giving depends on keeping a great deal of information in order and up-to-date. Often, long-distance caregivers will need to have information about a parent’s personal, health, financial, and legal records.

DO MY PARENTS NEED HELP?
May 15, 2008 10:07 AM ET
As people age, their needs and abilities change. They may have trouble getting around the house or difficulty driving.

HEALTHY FOOD HABITS
March 13, 2008 10:42 AM ET
I am often tempted to make less healthy food choices. What can I do to make my diet healthier?

ANSWERS TO YOUR MEDICAID QUESTIONS
October 10, 2007 6:47 PM ET
Medicaid is a government program that helps people who have limited income and resources pay for medical expenses. In order to qualify for Medicaid, a person must meet financial eligibility criteria. Although the federal government establishes a framework and partially funds Medicaid, it is up to each state to create the guidelines for its Medicaid program. Therefore, Medicaid in Michigan may have different eligibility rules than Medicaid in a neighboring state.

TAPPING MEDICARE BENEFITS
June 18, 2007 7:46 AM ET
Does Medicare pay for any services that can help to prevent disease?

Yes. Medicare pays for many preventive services to help keep you healthy. Preventive services can find health problems early, when treatment works best, and can keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. Preventive services include exams, lab tests, and screening. They also include shots, monitoring, and information to help you take care of your own health.

ANSWERING YOUR MEDICARE QUESTIONS
March 6, 2007 11:05 AM ET
These Medicare questons and answers are compiled by the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, of Michigan.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAY QUALIFY FOR EXTRA HELP FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS?
November 1, 2006 5:48 AM ET
Medicare beneficiaries eligible for the extra help for Medicare prescription drug insurance, or Part D, have a special enrollment period that allows them to enroll in a plan between May 15 and December 31.

MEDICARE ENROLLMENT TIPS
March 3, 2006 6:31 AM ET
There are many details and complexities associated with Medicare Part D, the new prescription drug benefit. To help alleviate some of the questions and challenges associated with enrolling in the new plan, some important dates and tips to keep in mind are listed below.

MEDICARE FRAUD: PROTECT YOURSELF!
December 15, 2005 12:00 PM ET
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office has recently learned of fraudulent activities in other states involving Medicare benefits. The fraud involves door-to-door solicitations by people posing as Medicare authorized representatives.

HAVE YOU HAD YOUR TETANUS SHOT?
August 31, 2005 11:27 AM ET
Soon, you’ll be working in your garden. So relax in your reading chair and consider the following scenario for just a moment. You’re refreshing the soil in the garden when you lose your balance and accidently fall into a bush, puncturing your face (no one said this would be a pleasant journey). You go to the doctor who cleans the wound and gives you a few stitches.

REACHING OUT TO REFUGEES
March 23, 2005 8:32 AM ET
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is reaching out to refugees to inform them about services available to help improve their quality of life.

CONSUMER TIPS ON LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE
February 7, 2005 1:42 PM ET
Recently the Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) Advisory Council completed a study on Long Term Care Insurance and determined that greater personal benefit can result if there is a better understanding of the benefits and drawbacks on long term care insurance polices among consumers.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: TOPICS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR AGING LOVED ONES
December 18, 2004 8:03 AM ET
As many families gather together during the holiday season, it may be a good opportunity to have a frank and open discussion with our parents or older relatives about their well-being. As we age and live longer, financial, legal, health care and long term care issues affect families, not just individuals.

A MEDICAID WAIVER SUCCESS STORY
November 25, 2004 12:01 AM ET
More than a dozen years ago, Dorothy Cassady’s life began to change dramatically. She never really seemed to get over the death of her husband in 1979, and her behavior changed, says her daughter Terry.

ANSWERS TO COMMON MEDICARE QUESTIONS
September 14, 2004 3:24 PM ET
The passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 created new choices for older adults interested in saving money on their prescription drugs.

MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROPOSALS
July 23, 2004 10:03 AM ET
New legislation approved by Congress and signed by the President will make changes to Medicare and offer a prescription drug benefit to Medicare beneficiaries. The prescription drug benefits will start in April of 2004 by offering a Medicare-certified prescription drug discount card that can be purchased.

AAA 1-B SUPPORTS TOBACCO TAX INCREASE TO FUND MEDICAID HEALTH CARE
April 24, 2004 6:13 AM ET
On February 12, 2004 Governor Granholm proposed an increase in Michigan’s tobacco tax that would raise the cigarette sales tax from the current $1.25 per pack to $2.

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
March 15, 2004 8:40 AM ET
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B provides the following information to help senior citizens obtain presecription drug assistance.

MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT PROGRAM
January 6, 2004 1:21 PM ET
Beginning January 1, 2006 all Medicare beneficiaries, older adults 65+, will be eligible for a prescription drug benefit under Medicare Part D. The benefit will be available through at least one private plan and one enhanced Medicare + Choice Plan (HMO). In areas where there are fewer than two plans, the federal government is required to administer coverage through traditional Medicare.

CHALLENGES CAREGIVERS FACE
November 21, 2003 6:13 AM ET
Caring for an older person can be a rewarding, fulfilling experience. It can also be stressful, both physically and emotionally. You may feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities, and may become frustrated or angry with the person for whom you provide care.

HER FAVORITE GIFT THIS HOLIDAY WAS…..A HOME DELIVERED MEAL
October 23, 2003 1:25 PM ET
Catherine lives alone in a small on-bedroom apartment. She is healthy and content, although she won't leave her apartment by herself for fear she may fall or forget how to get home. Catherine says she has lived alone for as long as she can remember. Her husband died many years ago and her children live across the country.

RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM
September 8, 2003 6:14 AM ET
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B offers two Rapid Response programs: Rapid Response Short Term and Rapid Response Respite. Rapid Response Short Term is designed for patients 60 and older who need immediate short-term homemaking or personal care service for four to six but no longer than 12 weeks.

PROGRAM EMPOWERS SENIORS TO REMAIN BEHIND THE WHEEL SAFELY
July 13, 2003 1:55 PM ET
The nationally recognized Senior Driving Awareness Program developed by the Area Agency on Aging 1-B is offered in Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties in southeastern Michigan.

FOREIGN TRAVEL EMERGENCIES AND HEALTH INSURANCE
June 19, 2003 6:51 AM ET
Q. Am I covered for Foreign Travel Emergency in Canada or Mexico if I have Medicare?

A. No. Medicare will only cover certain emergency hospital services if you are traveling between Alaska and the mainland United States on a direct route to your USA destination. In rare circumstances, certain hospital services may be covered if you live near the Canadian or Mexican borders in the USA. You must have supplemental insurance (Medigap insurance) that covers foreign travel emergencies if you vacation outside the United States. You may have coverage under an employer's plan. To find out call your benefits administrator.

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