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November is National Family Caregivers Month
People over 85 years old are the fastest growing segment of our population. Half of them require help with personal care. Family caregivers provide $306 billion worth of “free” caregiving services each year. And more than 14 million individuals balance work with personal care giving roles for a loved one. Multiple demands can take a toll on employees in the form of increased stress and reduced productivity. National Family Caregiver Month Month is a time to thank, support, educate, and advocate for the more than 50 million family caregivers across the nation. During National Family Caregiver Month and every day family caregivers should take four steps every day to act on behalf of themselves and their loved ones, and to remove barriers to health and well being: 1. Believe in Yourself. 2. Protect Your Health. 3. Reach Out for Help. 4. Speak Up for your Rights.
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AAA8 alerts seniors about Ohio’s Home Heating Assistance Programs
November 10, 2009
Do the high costs of groceries, medicine and gas have you worried about home heating bills? Residents of the Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging District 8 who are age 60+ can find out in minutes if... » Full Story
As you age, essential tips for keeping your mind sharp
November 10, 2009
Most people focus on the physical changes that happen as you age - muscles don’t bounce back the way they used to, hair becomes gray, and skin begins to wrinkle. » Full Story
COPD patients: It’s important to stay active for life
November 10, 2009
A diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often results in a patient feeling helpless and depressed about not being able to maintain a normal, active lifestyle. » Full Story
Families benefit from Assisted Living Resources
November 10, 2009
At her residence, Assisted Living Waiver client Wilma Wilson visits with Area Agency on Aging 8 Case Manager Alta Coffman, RN, (standing) and Debbie Burnside, RN, Assisted Living Unit Manager for... » Full Story
Family benefits from PASSPORT Program
November 10, 2009
The popular PASSPORT program that allows elderly Ohioans to receive less-expensive care in the comfort of their own homes is making a difference to one family in the regio. » Full Story
Help available for seniors to make every dollar count
November 10, 2009
In economic times like these, every dollar counts. » Full Story
How to minimize winter’s impact on your arthritis pain
November 10, 2009
You’re not just imagining it - you really can feel winter’s chill in your bones, especially if you’re among the 45 million Americans who have arthritis. » Full Story
Keep flu germs at bay
November 10, 2009
Schools with only a third of the students sitting in chairs, offices sending out notices to employees asking anyone with a fever or cough to please stay home, and hand sanitizer stations popping up... » Full Story
Learn to avoid Medicare fraud
November 10, 2009
Medicare fraud costs the federal health insurance program millions of dollars annually and ultimately results in higher premiums for Medicare recipients. » Full Story
Life insurance: Security you can bank on
November 10, 2009
Even in the best of times, life insurance can offer an extra measure of peace of mind in terms of helping to provide financial security. » Full Story
Must-have facts about heart failure medications
November 10, 2009
Over the past several years advances in medications have made a big impact on the quality of life for heart failure patients. » Full Story
New solutions for staying young and healthy
November 10, 2009
As we grow older, we look forward to the changes that life brings - retirement, grandchildren, financial security and travel. » Full Story
November is National Family Caregivers Month
November 10, 2009
People over 85 years old are the fastest growing segment of our population. Half of them require help with personal car. » Full Story
PASSPORT program still open for business
November 10, 2009
The statewide PASSPORT In-Home Care for people age 60+ program remains open for business and continues to enroll older adults that may otherwise need nursing home placemen. » Full Story
Project Lifesaver programs help protect area seniors
November 10, 2009
Project Lifesaver relies on proven radio technology and a specially trained search and rescue tea. » Full Story
RUOK??program provides peace of mind
November 10, 2009
Contacting an elderly person or homebound individual on a daily basis helps to reassure their well being and provides a feeling of securit. » Full Story
Seventy-nine million boomers will change the world - again
November 10, 2009
Changing the world is not an easy assignment - but baby boomers did it once and they’ll do it again. » Full Story
Three steps to help seniors with paying Medicare costs
November 10, 2009
This fall, millions of older people face shrinking Social Security checks and the wonder how they will pay for rising health care and heating bills. » Full Story
Wondering about nutritional supplements? How to pick
November 10, 2009
Few people, including you, actually get all the nutrients they need from the food they eat - hence the major market for nutritional supplements. » Full Story
