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Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
22 hours ago

Coney Island nursing home patient allegedly beaten to death by fellow resident * Brooklyn Paper

A 95-year-old nursing home resident with severe dementia allegedly killed an 89-year-old patient by bludgeoning her with a metal object.
Design
fromDesign Milk
23 hours ago

The Svelte Collection From OWIU Melds Science With Dignity

Accessible, research-backed solid oak Svelte Collection combines ergonomic, adaptive design and craftsmanship to create elegant, portable, dignified furniture for aging populations and broader use.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Parents Are in Big Financial Trouble. There's One Potentially Risky Way to Get Them Out of It.

A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is the most popular form of a reverse mortgage. Insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), it allows cash-strapped seniors over the age of 62 to convert a portion of their home equity into cash, equal payments stretched out over a period of years, or a home equity line of credit, to use when the need arises.
Real estate
#caregiving
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Dear Mary: My mum is barely dead and my dad seems to have already found a replacement in a woman she didn't like

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Dear Mary: My mum is barely dead and my dad seems to have already found a replacement in a woman she didn't like

Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Keeping Your Heart Open to Care Without Burning Out

Empathic distress fatigue is often misidentified as compassion fatigue among caregivers.
Viewing care as a limited resource can exacerbate caregiver burnout.
'We-care' practices can help improve caregiver resilience and capacity.
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Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

What is a conservatorship, and how do they work?

Conservatorships allow a court-appointed conservator to make personal or financial decisions for adults unable to manage their own affairs.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I used to judge my mother's gambling addiction. Now I think she was longing for a fairytale ending

A lifelong smoker who lived modestly spent much of her earnings on gambling, leaving modest assets despite decades of full-time work.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
2 weeks ago

Samsung SmartThings Family Care update makes it easier to use for caregivers and care recipients alike

Samsung updated SmartThings Family Care to simplify setup, expand to 200+ countries, and add customizable inactivity alerts, role controls, health and location sharing, and reminders.
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Health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Certified Home Nursing Solutions Is Changing Home Care in Maryland

Certified Home Nursing Solutions aims to help elders live healthier lives at home through holistic care and personalized service.
Health
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why This RN Left the Hospital to Start Her Own Business | Entrepreneur

Rachel Wommack transitioned from nursing to franchising with A Place At Home to address gaps in post-acute elder care support.
fromHealthbeat
2 months ago

NYC senior care provider loses federal funding over its programs that help immigrants feel at home

"They said, 'Dr. K, we know what you are looking for, but, you know, we don't have any curry-serving facilities,'" she recalled.
Public health
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

Walking My Mother Home: On Aging, Love, and Letting Go - Tiny Buddha

The act of caring for an elderly loved one involves learning to balance holding on while also letting go.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Over 230 allegations of abuse made against two nursing homes with some staff reported to gardai

Allegations of abuse and care failings have surfaced against nursing homes in Dublin, calling for urgent regulatory action.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

HIQA stops admissions to Laois nursing home featured in 'RTE Investigates' programme amid concerns

HIQA has identified significant concerns in two nursing homes operated by Emeis Ireland, reminiscent of institutional abuse.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I have $400,000 in IRAs. Can a nursing home take my savings?

If you're counting on Medicaid to pay for long-term nursing home care, the funds in your IRA may impact eligibility for coverage.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

My parents are in their early 60s with no savings, a mortgage, and $2,400 in Social Security - where can they afford to live?

They have very little savings and are barely making it on $2,200 per month from Social Security and minimal income, struggling with bills.
Retirement
Fundraising
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'We paid 40,000 for a log cabin for my father - but now he's in a home and my brother says the cabin is his'

Navigating family disagreements can complicate essential matters like caregiving and financial responsibilities.
fromqns.com
3 months ago

Cuomo cancels Ridgewood campaign stop amid protest over COVID nursing home deaths QNS

I wish I could say I was surprised Cuomo canceled his visit to the Peter Cardella Senior Center rather than face working-class New Yorkers hurt by his policies, but the former governor has spent his entire mayoral campaign dodging public scrutiny.
NYC politics
#assisted-living
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Retirement

In the US, not even $11,000 a month can buy you dignity at the end of your life

Assisted living facilities may promise care and companionship but often fail to deliver adequate support, leading to resident neglect.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Retirement

I'm retired and in my 70s. I don't expect or want my children to be my caregivers - I'd much rather take my chances with residential care.

Prioritizing professional care over family caregiving can prevent potential disasters in elder care.
Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

In the US, not even $11,000 a month can buy you dignity at the end of your life

Assisted living facilities may promise care and companionship but often fail to deliver adequate support, leading to resident neglect.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Retirement

I'm retired and in my 70s. I don't expect or want my children to be my caregivers - I'd much rather take my chances with residential care.

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