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Alzheimer's caregivers: Tips to take care of yourself, too
(BPT) — Taking care of an ill loved one is never
easy, but for the 15 million Americans who provide care for someone
with Alzheimer's disease, the emotional and financial toll of
caregiving can be overwhelming. Last year, caregivers provided more
than 17 billion hours of unpaid care for Alzheimer's disease
patients, amounting to $216 billion of care, according to the
Alzheimer's Association. They often experience emotional stress,
depression, health problems of their own and a loss of wages, the
association reports.
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Three New Year's resolutions that will enrich your retirement
Financial
adviser shares steps everyone should take in 2014
For many baby boomers looking to
retire in the next few years, the biggest worry is not whether or
not they can retire, but if they'll outlive their savings.
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SOCIAL SECURITY
COLUMN
Ring in the new year with a COLA
By Becky
Whitlow, Social Security district manager in
Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Many people ring in the new year with Champagne.
People who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income
get to ring it in with a COLA. This year, more than 60 million
Americans are receiving a 1.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment,
known as a COLA, in their monthly benefit payment. (Click
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Are you prepared for what you'll find when you visit your parents
this holiday season?
Warning
signs that a person needs daily assistance & tips for planning for
it
The holidays and their aftermath
are the busiest time of year for long-term care admissions, says
expert Chris Orestis. (Click
here for the rest of the story.)
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In observance of Caregivers Awareness Month, state reminds families
about resources to assist them
Department on Aging administers the Family Caregiver Support Program
SPRINGFIELD — Increasing numbers
in the aging population have led to an increased need for
caregivers. The term "caregiver" refers to anyone who provides
assistance to someone else who needs it. Though a caregiver can be
anyone, it is often a family member who steps in to provide extra
support and attention for an elderly loved one.
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Financially surviving the golden years
Expert
offers tips to maximize money for an aging population
Americans are living longer
these days, from an average 47 years in 1900 to more than 78 years
as of 2010. We are also experiencing a deluge of adults reaching
retirement age now, with 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day.
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'Gravity' and the long-term care crisis
By Chris
Orestis
I recently went to see the movie
"Gravity," starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. It is a
fast-paced, exciting thrill-ride from start to finish. After we left
the movie and I replayed the life-threatening events that unfolded
on the screen, I could not help but begin drawing comparisons to the
long-term care funding crisis currently unfolding in America today.
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