How the Coronavirus Has Brought Ageism into Stark Relief
COVID-19 has brought ageism to the forefront
Immigration Policies Cause Upheaval in the Home Care Industry for Patients and Workers
As the population ages, the need for caregivers is growing, but more restrictive immigration policies such as those being promoted by the Trump administration could have a negative impact on a caregiving industry that is already facing workforce shortages. The impact of this crisis in Maine came with the recent announcement that Home Care for Maine in Farmingdale […]
Millennials are the new "Sandwich Generation"
Baby Boomers are aging out of the “Sandwich Generation”
You Have Been Appointed the Guardian of an Older Adult; Now What?
If an adult becomes mentally incapacitated and is incapable of making responsible decisions, the court will appoint a substitute decision maker, often called a “guardian,” but in some states called a “conservator” or other term. Guardianship is a legal relationship between a competent adult (the “guardian”) and a person who because of incapacity is no […]
Is a Pre Paid Funeral Plan Right for You?
As we get older, and perhaps having to plan a funeral for a loved one ourselves, many people are thinking far ahead and planning and pre-paying for their own funerals. If you have had to go through the process of planning a funeral for a loved one that has passed, you know how difficult it […]
Calling All Snowbirds! Make Sure Your Advance Directive is Valid Where You Wander.
An advance directive gives instructions on the kind of medical care you would like to receive should you become unable to express your wishes yourself, and it often designates someone to make medical decisions for you. It is not uncommon in Maine for people to enjoy the gorgeous summers and then fly on out to […]
Heads Up Medicare Beneficiaries- A New CMS Rule Could Impact Finding Home Health Care.
A rule change by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (aka CMS) is coming- and it will impact how home health care providers will receive reimbursement. This rule could, inadvertently, affect patient care as well. Beginning in January 2020, Medicare will reimburse home health agencies at a lower rate when they care for patients who […]
Are You a Grandparent Raising Your Grandchildren? You May Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
There has been an uptick in the instances of grandparents raising their grandchildren. According to an article by AARP and Dr. Andrew Adesman, MD, “A large and increasing number of mothers and fathers aren’t able to meet the responsibilities of parenthood, prompting their own parents to take on the primary caregiver role for their grandchildren.” […]
New Rule to Take Effect in September 2019 Repeals Ban Initiated to Retain Nursing Home Residents’ Health and Safety
Nursing homes have you sign a multitude of documents as a part of the admissions process. One of those documents- banned under President Obama, is called an Arbitration Agreement. By signing these agreements, patients or family members gave up their right to sue if they believed the nursing home was responsible for injuries or the […]
An Office of the Inspector General Investigation into Hospice Deficiences Leads to Recomendations for Better Monitoring
The express purpose of Hospice is to help a terminally ill patient with their end of life care so they can pass on with as little pain and as much dignity as possible. We strive to maintain our dignity throughout our lives; why shouldn’t it be just as important when it comes time for our […]
