#elder-care

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fromHackernoon
2 weeks ago

Retirement.exe | HackerNoon

Elder care bots designed to assist seniors started using a scoring system that prioritized care based on resources, leading to negative consequences.
Health
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks 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.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Compass launches new division aimed at helping seniors

Agents must obtain CSA certification to effectively advocate for seniors in real estate, emphasizing support over profit.
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
1 month 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.
#nursing-homes
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
2 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
2 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
2 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
#family-dynamics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Parenting

Help! My Parents Are Rethinking Their Relationship. It Puts Me in a Terrible Position.

Navigating parental divorce and elder care can be challenging, especially when balancing their independence with your own boundaries.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Asking Eric: Our one stubborn sister thinks she has the last word on Mom

One sibling opposes assisted living for their mother despite the family's agreement on her need for additional care amidst unresolved concerns.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Asking Eric: Our one stubborn sister thinks she has the last word on Mom

One sibling opposes assisted living for their mother despite the family's agreement on her need for additional care amidst unresolved concerns.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 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.
#assisted-living
fromBusiness Insider
3 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.

Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
3 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.

Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

They were banned from assisted living. They stayed in the caregiving business

Assisted living facility in Van Nuys posed serious safety and health risks to residents, leading to state intervention.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

I track my mum, 86, with an AI monitor so she doesn't have to move into care'

Read this quote to get an insight into the role of remote monitoring for caring for elderly parents, particularly those with dementia.
Gadgets
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Belleville Sara Weill-Raynal Nursing Home Reconstruction and Extension / Avenier Cornejo Architectes

The renovation of the Sara Weill-Raynal nursing home enhances living conditions for residents and eases workflow for staff through thoughtful architectural improvements.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Banned from assisted living? It's hard for consumers to tell

Public access to the list of banned individuals from running assisted living homes in California remains inadequate.
SF parents
fromKqed
4 months ago

'Like Family': Japanese American Seniors and Caregivers Say Goodbye to J-Sei Home | KQED

Cultural influences play a significant role in shaping end-of-life care experiences for elderly individuals.
LA real estate
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

I Devised a Plan for My Childhood Home. My Husband Is Adamantly Opposed.

Emotional ties and the intent to care for your grandmother justify the decision to rent the family home.
Balancing emotional and practical considerations in inheriting property is challenging.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Exclusive | Keep corrupt, dishonest Andrew Cuomo from office, warns FDNY battalion chief whose parents died during pandemic

FDNY Chief Sean Newman opposes Andrew Cuomo's candidacy due to the devastating impact of his COVID-19 policies on senior care facilities in New York.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The cannabis farm scandal: how a rogue lettings agency destroyed countless homes

Upon returning home after his lengthy illness, Hajaj discovered his property had become an illegal cannabis farm, hidden from him in the guise of corporate let.
UK news
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
5 months ago

Beacon Hill Rental Agents Trip To NY Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

As he navigates the complexities of family ties and responsibilities, the agent finds himself at a crucial crossroad between his life in Beacon Hill and his duties to his aging parents in New York.
Boston real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Asking Eric: I get these wild midnight calls from my mother

You can, however, set boundaries with your mother that reinforce how important it is that she finds alternate ways of communicating.
Writing
US Elections
fromwww.housingwire.com
9 months ago

Here's what Kamala Harris has said about in-home care for older Americans

Kamala Harris highlights challenges for the 'sandwich generation' caring for both children and aging parents, stressing the need for increased support.
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