Today’s Boomers

Are you asking yourself the following questions? If so, a Geriatric Care Manager at www.mainlineeldercare.com might be your answer or if you live further away check out this other database for other reputable national care managers in your area www.caremanager.org:

1. Are my parents safe in their home?
2. Are bills being paid on time?
3. Should my parents be driving?
4. Are my parents’ health concerns taking me away from my family and job?
5. Are the problems that my parents are facing becoming larger and more complex than I can comfortably manage?
6. What kind of help would increase safety while maintaining my parents’ dignity and independence?
7. What kinds of assistance can my parents afford?
8. What local resources might my parents’ benefit from?
9. Does my employer offer problem solving training for employee/caregivers?

Most of these questions were adapted from the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Inc. Also call (610) 688-2667 to speak with a Geriatric Care Manager. 

Feel free to search the databases mentioned above for more information about Main Line Elder Care Associates, Inc., www.mainlineeldercare.com.

Our Associates await hearing from you at www.mainlineeldercare.com. 610-688-2667

Author: Helen C. Hopkinson is CEO of Main Line Elder Care Associates, Inc., whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for the disabled and elderly. She is a recognized leader in social changes and a former Executive Administrator for Angel Flight. She describes caregiving as a kaleidoscope with many changing parts and promotes support groups to encourage those with Parkinson’s disease, MS, cancer, DM, dementia, aging problems and other illnesses. She is currently in the process of lobbying for changes in funding for caregivers and looks forward to your comments via this blog.

“MLECA specializes in home healthcare management - we understand your problems”

MLECA is the recipient of the CitiCorp’s Boost Award for 2007.

Member, National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Inc. 

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No one can predict when it will happen, but you should know what to do when it does.

How common is it for a person with Alzheimer’s to wander and become lost?

Unfortunately, many repeatedly wander away. Alzheimer’s or a related dementia person can also  easily become lost .

Of course, you realize how this can be dangerous and even life threatening so MLECA encourages our clients to participate inn the Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return Program and we are available to assist you with this process.

Safe Return helps reunite loved ones who have wandered.

They provide 24/7 assistance, no matter when or where you report them missing. 

GO TO WWW.ALZ.ORG. Fill out their form in its entirety to complete the registration.

Contact us at  www.info@mainlineeldercare.com for more information. We are available to help you with the enrollee registration form.

Please be pro-active and do this today because stress from  losing a loved one will weigh very heavily on your entire family. Also, we are inviting you to give us feedback as to whether this program was beneficial to you.

PLEASE BE SAFE AND PROTECT THOSE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA RELATED ILLNESSES.

Helen C. Hopkinson, J.D., President and CEO, Main Line Elder Care Associates, Inc. www.mainlineeldercare.com

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1. PRUCHASE LIFE INSURANCE

2. PREPARE A WILL

3. CHOOSE AN EXECUTOR

4. WRITE A LETTER OF INSTRUCTION

5. CREATE A TRUST

6 CREATE A LIVING TRUST

Have any questions regarding these steps, contact MLECA for more information - info@mainlineeledercare.com

Helen C. Hopkinson, J.D., President/CEO, Main Line Elder Care Associates, Inc.

WATCH ABC TV THIS ENTIRE WEEK ON ELDER ISSUES 

Here are a few of the issues discussed on Morning America today - Monday, June 25, 2007 

• Invest in Dependent care or flexible spending accounts because this type of coverage will help you to provide care for your  parent; i.e. an aide during the day when you are at work.
• Consider a reverse mortgage to help your parent remain in their home.
• Downsize if they have no equity in their home to qualify for a reverse mortgage.
• Never dip into your own retirement funds to help an aging parent.
• Declare your parent as an independent but first check with an accountant to make sure your are providing the care necessary to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service.
• Tell your aging parent to not give out personal information on the telephone or to strangers.
• Do not be aggressive with your parent’s finances.
• Go to WWW.ABCNEWS.COM 

 Contact www.info@mainlineeldercare.com for more information.

MAIN LINE ELDER CARE ASSOCIATES, INC., encourages you to watch ABC NEWS this week to learn more about role reversals that today’s  boomers are now facing. 

The psychological issues associated with caregiving can be as complex as the caregiving itself.

Main Line Elder Care Associates helps to find the approach most compatible with the values and lifestyles of the family unit.

We help you to find a sense of meaning in your caregiving experience.

MLECA turns caregiving burdens into caregiving blessings. It is our job as care managers to help reduce the sense of burden and help caregivers find their blessings.

 Remember: Caregivers are stronger than we imagine ourselves to be.

www.mainlineeldercare.com

Wayne, Pennsylvania

610-688-2667