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This Could Be Your Grandpa: Indirect Euthanasia Via Health Insurance? -
 - Yamileth Medina (889)    
Yamileth Medina  
A sad story in Miami, Florida regarding health insurance was recently brought to my attention. It highlights the flaws inherent in both public and private health insurance plans, and is an example of why healthcare reform is so important. A friend of mine has an ailing grandfather, named Benito... ( added 10 days 12 hours ago.) |
Who Are the Caregivers of Today? -
- Rich Herman (2,148) 
Today's caregivers are not alone, and represent a very large, diverse group. Although there are many nurses and professional caregivers that serve in this role, family members make up about 80 to 90 percent of the caregivers of the elderly. About 75 percent of the caregivers are women. The... ( added 5 days 5 hours ago.) |
Chuckling Your Way Through the Golden Years -
- James P Krehbiel (1,141) 
James P Krehbiel 
No matter what the experts say, aging is difficult. It takes a fair amount of luck, good genes, family support and activity to make this journey work. There is one added quality that really lightens the load as the elderly are faced with their "golden years," and that is the capacity to laugh at... ( added 360 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Thank God And Kroger's For Senior Rewards! -
- Bob Alexander (2,133) 
Bob Alexander
Thank God for Kroger's! I just discovered that there's a place for old people to go for companionship rather than having to trek down to the Senior Center and learn how to basket weave. I'm not sure the brain trust of this gigantic grocery chain ever envisioned their stores as a meeting place for... ( added 1 year 149 days ago.) |
Laughing Our Way Into Old Age -
- Joel Hendon (17,877)   
Joel Hendon
Many people cringe at the thought of growing old. I, myself, used to flinch every time I passed into any new decade beyond 30. I just couldnt believe itwhy, I still felt like a boy. But it never weighed heavily on me as it does on some. And by the time I passed 50, wow, thats what I... ( added 1 year 357 days ago.) |
Might You Someday Need Home Health Care; Well Don't Be Too Smug and Read This? -
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)  
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
Well the first thing high on your agenda is for you to always be alert that this situation can come on you suddenly without warning. Yes and also be aware of these so called agencies of help, be they state or private. It is too late once your in need. Why do I mention that, well there is no... ( added 84 days 15 hours ago.) |
The Soul That Waits -
- Jean Purcell (1,916) 
Jean Purcell
Many souls are waiting upon the Lord for the time that He has in His hand. Older and younger men and women are in usual circumstances of illness or injury. Blessed, many wait upon the Lord, unknowing or suffering. All are known to God, precious in His eyes, and objects of His loving outreach... ( added 202 days 9 hours ago.) |
Elderly Abuse Is At Epidemic Proportions In This Country.. We All Need To Be Better Educated! -
MJNewell (16) 
Our elderly are surely the most vulnerable of our society. When they become ill, or terminal they have to rely on others to care for them. They are often subjected to a wide range of abuse, mental, physical, financial and often are too debilitated or scared to tell anyone what is happening to... ( added 249 days 14 hours ago.) |
A Trip To a "Nursing" Home. -
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
Perhaps a peak at the future for some? Simply Speaking what most perceive concerning nursing homes can go either way. Keeping in mond ofr those who love their family memebr or loved one that it can be a moment of fear for us and our loved ones. Concerned or worried about their being exploited and... ( added 356 days 16 hours ago.) |
Medicare, Home Health Care and you. -
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
It seems I have become sort of a pseudo expert by nature of experience with Medicare, home health care and nursing facilities and what is reality. verses facade. Why, because I have about 5 years of taking care of my elderly mom with all three mentioned. Now here is the gist of it all, take it... ( added 362 days 10 hours ago.) |
The Destruction of Mom Part 2. -
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
In my opinion mom continues to be destroyed by a system that is designed to do just that. I use destruction to use a less offensive word, because, well she is old and has exceeded her allotted time . That is according to man and the bean counters. So let me try to place this into some sort of... ( added 1 year 2 days ago.) |
The Reality of Health Care For the Elderly. -
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
The realities of health care for the elderly is that one can assume you will get care regardless of financial status or ability. However, the real reality of it all is there are certain criteria that goes into motion regardless if you have health care or not and if you are considered "Middle... ( added 1 year 5 days ago.) |
The Systematic Destruction of Mom. -
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
A hard title for a hard situation. Now what I write about many and perhaps most will find agreement with those I write about. I expect that in many cases, not all many and in my opinion therein is a major issue of the day. Why things are as they are.
You see mom is 94, "she has lived a good... ( added 1 year 16 days ago.) |
It is the Ticket Home. -
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
Now many of you know my writing as being direct. So I am blunt because frankly certain things need to be addressed openly and honestly, with no fluff, political correctness, half truths or the rest of the story" talk.
The ticket home is about leaving this earth for your eternity. It is a... ( added 1 year 68 days ago.) |
A Medical Tale of Horror For the Elderly. -
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
A Medical tale of horror for the elderly. Did you know that once you get past a certain age you are automatically labeled as mentally slow and having somewhat less of a human value? Why would I be of that opinion? Sadly through first hand experience with multiple so called professional and... ( added 1 year 112 days ago.) |
This Nursing Home Had Zero Security! -
- Kimberly (527) 
Kimberly
In November of 2007 an acquaintance of mine named Gloria decided she wanted to volunteer for the elderly. She joined Volunteer Match and was directed to a nursing home center. Before she made her appointment to be interviewed she decided to take a trip to the facility to check it out. The drive... ( added 1 year 263 days ago.) |
I Defy These Politicians To Explain To Me How This Is Not Immoral or Not Sin? -
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
A very strong title relating to only one aspect that is a fact in America, Home Health Care or the facade that they project. Yes, in my opinion the facade. Why am I of that opinion? Well, if you are an older person currently in health then you better wake up and read this and my other articles... ( added 1 year 290 days ago.) |
The Home Care Story for Families and Loved Ones. -
- Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
For the many people and families who home care a loved one this article will strike a core. For those who have no idea, you may want to take notice. Now certainly many just walk away from a loved one in their time of most need and vulnerability. Many people are left alone to do for themselves.... ( added 3 years 71 days ago.) |
Medicare- a Real Life Journey -
- Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,168)
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
In response to the changes and propaganda surrounding Medicare and Medicaid I though I‘d take you through a real life drama. Certainly no one will have the gumption to consider it newsworthy, but let me tell you it is real! It came about because I’ve been solicited by a number of people to become... ( added 3 years 339 days ago.) |
Keep Seniors Independent and Involved -Practical Acts of Kindness -
Ginny Dye (28) 
Sometimes elderly people can be fierce about maintaining their independence - some would say downright stubborn. But it is hard to give up taking care of oneself and give the reins over to someone else. It can diminish their spirits to depend on others to do tasks they used to do so easily. How... ( added 4 years 47 days ago.) |
How to Do Estate Planning -
Laurence Harmon (7)
As we age, many of us become infirm and experience loss of perception and memory. Although these circumstances are common, they challenge our friends and members of our families, and frequently result in a stressful environment that complicates the resolution of the underlying difficulties. Legal... ( added 291 days 11 hours ago.) |
Senior Care - 5 Ways to Provide Support for a Caregiver -
- Rich Herman (2,148)
Being a caregiver takes a lot of time and effort, especially if someone is caring for a person with Alzheimer's or some sort of dementia. Caregivers can easily get burned out or suffer health challenges of their own if they don't get the breaks and support that they need. Family members and... ( added 1 year 266 days ago.) |
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Retirement Communities: Boomers Living Longer and Having New Questions -
Carol Fena (253)
Eighty may be the new 65 and 60 the new 45--we feel younger and possibly will live longer. Retirement communities have changed. Many people still have a stereotyped way of looking at them as places where the elderly go and are inactive when actually they are beehives of activities that seem... ( added 2 years 267 days ago.) |
Elderly Home Care - Tips For Caring For an Elderly Parent -
Rich Herman (2,148)
There are many different elder care options available today. One option that you may want to consider is elderly home care. It allows parents or a loved one to remain at home, in familiar surroundings, and still get the assistance that they need. Often, caregivers include family, friends, or... ( added 309 days 5 hours ago.) |
Caregiver Burnout: When You've Lost That Loving Feeling -
Karen Cook (87)
What is a "caregiver"? Someone who is involved in helping someone else manage to carry out the tasks of living.
Let's be honest. Being a caregiver is a tough job. Being a caregiver to aging parents is even tougher. Not that we don't love them. Of course we do, or trust me, we would not... ( added 2 years 111 days ago.) |
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