Social Media Posts Archive 2015

This is a reverse chronological list of Jim’s posts to Social Media during 2015 including links to articles that (Jim hopes) you find interesting and useful.

12-31-2015 Difference in #Brain function found that may be linked to #Autism http://ow.ly/W7Q7u

12-30-2015 #AgingParents with #Disabilities need help to avoid #Depression http://ow.ly/W7SFf

12-29-2015 Why #AssistedLiving isn’t covered by #Medicare or #HealthInsurance http://ow.ly/W8zWm

12-28-2015 #ProfessionalOrganizers help #Seniors downsize http://ow.ly/W7SZc

12-27-2015 A summary of #Veterans #Disability through the #VA #Compensation program http://ow.ly/W7Slv

12-26-2015 #WinterPreparations for an #AgingParent (good ideas buried in an ad) http://ow.ly/VOw9I

12-25-2015 Number 1 on my bucket list:  Peace on earth.  Good will toward men and women.

12-25-2015 #Christmas changes as #Family changes http://ow.ly/W8uDV

12-24-2015 #InHomeCare for #Soldiers who have children with #SpecialNeeds http://ow.ly/VNFcs

12-23-2015 Visit #AgingParent in #LongTermCare during holidays, but keep expectations reasonable http://ow.ly/W8B4p

12-22-2015 The complexities of #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/W7Jpf

12-21-2015 #Seniors in #AssistedLiving have #Christmas decorating contest http://ow.ly/W8wLN

12-20-2015 Federal budget agreement ends advantageous #SocialSecurity strategy for married couples http://ow.ly/VNfZa

12-19-2015 Prevent or catch #FinancialAbuse of an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/VN9B

12-18-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Difficulties with a professional #Guardian http://wp.me/p47F09-gw

12-17-2015 #SmartPhone App to help #NonVerbal people with #SpecialNeeds http://ow.ly/VN833

12-16-2015 Managing #Money for an #AgingParent who needs #LongTermCare http://ow.ly/VN6kn

12-15-2015 How #LongTermCareInsurance is part of a plan for #EarlyRetirement http://ow.ly/VN7B6

12-14-2015 Benefits of a small #CareCommunity for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/UVEot

12-13-2015 #Retirement planning affects more than just retiree http://ow.ly/UVEV3

12-12-2015 Are #BackgroundChecks necessary for #NursingHome employees? http://ow.ly/UVEEm

12-11-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Difficulties for a #Family member as a #Guardian http://wp.me/p47F09-gu

12-10-2015 Advice for #Parents of Children with #SpecialNeeds on the Tough Days http://ow.ly/UDXRl

12-09-2015 Prepare before becoming #FamilyCarePartner http://ow.ly/UVF7j

12-08-2015 If #Employer offers #LongTermCareInsurance, take it (and other overlooked #FringeBenefits) http://ow.ly/UVFnj

12-07-2015 Signs that an #AgingParent needs a #CarePartner http://ow.ly/UVDpa

12-06-2015 #HomeCare workers need fair #Pay http://ow.ly/UVDXD

12-05-2015 #Holiday season top #SeniorFraud #Scams http://ow.ly/UVDH2

12-04-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Picking the correct #Guardian http://wp.me/p47F09-fu

12-03-2015 The emotions attached to the #Adoption of a Child with #SpecialNeeds http://ow.ly/UDXAU

12-02-2015 #FamilyCaregiver may also want/need an outside job.  Here are #Jobs with #FlexTime http://ow.ly/UVBsJ

12-01-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance as a government #Entitlement is not likely in the foreseeable future http://ow.ly/UVAME

11-30-2015 #CareCommunities use #SensoryCues to help #Dementia sufferers feel at ease http://ow.ly/UVCFt

11-29-2015 What to consider before #Downsizing http://ow.ly/UVDaz

11-28-2015 Suggestions for the #Medicare payment system of the future http://ow.ly/UVBTn

11-27-2015 #VirtualDementiaTour shows what it’s like to have #Alzheimer’s or another #Dementia causing disease http://ow.ly/UVBF3

11-26-2015 November is #NationalCaregiverMonth.  #CarePartners are a reason to #GiveThanks.  http://ow.ly/UVBjN

11-26-2015 #Parents can’t be the only advocates/care-partners for someone with #SpecialNeeds http://ow.ly/UDX86

11-25-2015 Join #TheGreatListen. Interview an #AgingParent or Grandparent & send to #LibraryOfCongress http://ow.ly/UVAty

11-24-2015 The pieces of a #LongTermCareInsurance policy http://ow.ly/UVA95

11-23-2015 While #Family is together for #Thanksgiving, discuss #LongTermCare issues http://ow.ly/UVAZ3

11-22-2015 Fake #Wal-Mart check gives access to depositor’s Bank Account #Fraud #Scam http://ow.ly/UEBYu

11-21-2015 Approaches to manage #LongTermCare costs http://ow.ly/UoDCL

11-20-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Examining #LessRestrictiveAlternatives in #Guardianship Proceedings http://wp.me/p47F09-fp

11-19-2015 Do #Children with #SpecialNeeds suffer more #ChildAbuse and #ChildNeglect than other Children? http://ow.ly/UDWGK

11-18-2015 #SeniorCenters benefit #AgingParents and their #FamilyCaregivers http://ow.ly/U5tZJ

11-17-2015 U.S. Federal #LongTermCareInsurance Partnership provides for #SameSex and opposite sex #DomesticPartners http://ow.ly/UoEoL

11-16-2015 Understaffing and poor work conditions affect both #NursingHome staff and #AgingAdults http://ow.ly/UnIDF

11-15-2015 Should we be angry at #Congress rather than at the #VA? http://ow.ly/UnJRk

11-14-2015 #AgingAdults on #Medicaid fail to keep up #Dental care http://ow.ly/UnJqk

11-13-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Determining #Incompetence in #Guardianship Proceedings http://wp.me/p47F09-fe

11-12-2015 Instability of #Military life especially tough when family has child with #Autism http://ow.ly/TNCRC

11-11-2015 #FamilyActivities that can include #AgingParents http://ow.ly/U5tLM

11-10-2015 Explanation of #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/Uni6C

11-09-2015 Possible sources of money to help pay for “LongTermCare http://ow.ly/UnjvX

11-08-2015 #ColdWeather #Safety tips for #AgingParents http://ow.ly/U5u7n

11-07-2015 Connection between #LouGehrigsDisease and #Veterans http://ow.ly/U5t68

11-06-2015 “My Care Ohio” (People on both #Medicare and #Medicaid) Enrollment for 2016 http://wp.me/p47F09-fY

11-05-2015 Organized #PlayGroup for children with #SpecialNeeds http://ow.ly/TNCyY

11-04-2015 #November is National #FamilyCaregiver Month http://ow.ly/U5pYb

11-03-2015 Keep watch for mail from #LongTermCareInsurance company to avoid #PolicyLapse  http://ow.ly/U5pA1

11-02-2015 Suggestions in looking at #NursingHomes for an #AgingParent  http://ow.ly/TNBxZ

11-01-2015 Certain #Trusts can mess up eligibility for #Medicaid for #LongTermCare http://ow.ly/TNBLg

10-31-2015 #Bundled payment model for hospital and rehab cannot overcome #Patient choice of rehab facility http://ow.ly/TNAMk

10-30-2015 #Election Day is Tuesday.  Vote for good #Judges. http://wp.me/p47F09-fJ

10-29-2015 #SpecialNeeds student crowned #Homecoming Queen http://ow.ly/TNC9b

10-28-2015 Managing #LongTermCare for an #AgingParent can be overwhelming http://ow.ly/TvYiB

10-27-2015 Some people maybe should not buy #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/TNBmq

10-26-2015 #Boomers preferences drive new ideas for #LongTermCare for #AgingParents http://ow.ly/TNAx1

10-25-2015 #Compassion as part of #HealthCare training http://ow.ly/TwoA3

10-24-2015 An #EstatePlan is important even for #Childless adults http://ow.ly/TvYA1

10-23-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – #Family Conflict in #Guardianship Proceedings http://wp.me/p47F09-fj

10-22-2015 #Tax credits for people who have #SpecialNeeds and their families http://ow.ly/TvYPj

10-21-2015 #FamilyCaregiver travel with an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/RPqNY

10-20-2015 Many #AgingAdults allow their #LongTermCareInsurance policies to lapse http://ow.ly/TvZ1R

10-19-2015 Paying attention to the #Patient’s needs in choosing #EndOfLifeCare http://ow.ly/TvZfH

10-18-2015 #Employers adapting themselves to #OlderAdults as #Employees http://ow.ly/RPq8l

10-17-2015 #OlderAdults in the #Workforce http://ow.ly/RPpQe

10-16-2015 #Medicare #OpenEnrollment is here.  Choose your #Insurance plan wisely. http://wp.me/p47F09-fP

10-15-2015 #Facebook users help child with #Autism learn about the London subway (the “Tube”) http://ow.ly/RPj4Z

10-14-2015 In praise of the #FamilyCaregiver http://ow.ly/RPnsC

10-13-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance is different than it used to be http://ow.ly/RPbFN

10-12-2015 #LongTermCare may not live up to expectations http://ow.ly/RPp0t

10-11-2015 Must an #EstatePlan built to minimize #EstateTax be updated? http://ow.ly/RPqwX

10-10-2015 #Medicare rule requiring 3-day #Hospital stay before #Rehab may not be necessary http://ow.ly/RPpiz

10-09-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – The #Guardianship Application http://wp.me/p47F09-f8

10-08-2015 #Genetic link to #Autism http://ow.ly/RPif1

10-07-2015 Difficult emotions for #FamilyCaregiver when relationship with #AgingParent is strained http://ow.ly/RPmIQ

10-06-2015 #HomeCare payment alternative to for #OlderAdults that cannot get #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/RPaCI

10-05-2015 Choosing among #LongTermCare options for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/RPlmv

10-04-2015 Strategies for dealing with #ChronicPain http://ow.ly/RPnYM

10-03-2015 Is there a time when #OlderAdults get too old for to start something? http://ow.ly/RP9By

10-02-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – #Guardianship http://wp.me/p47F09-bd

10-01-2015 Radio discussion of #Autism and the choices among treatment, management, and prevention http://ow.ly/RPhzO

09-30-2015 #FamilyCaregiver is a tough job. A #DysfunctionalFamily makes it harder. http://ow.ly/RPjKF

09-29-2015 Buying and maintaining #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/RPaa5

09-28-2015 #NursingHome contracts with #Arbitration clauses http://ow.ly/ROCtu

09-27-2015 Differences between #Medicare & #Medicaid explained http://ow.ly/ROFsU

09-26-2015 #Ohio adopts unfair policies to withhold #Medicaid coverage http://ow.ly/ROEKK

09-25-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Seek out an #ElderLaw Attorney http://wp.me/p47F09-d5

09-24-2015 Parents of children with #SpecialNeeds may suffer feelings of #Exclusion http://ow.ly/ROyQB

09-23-2015 Tips for the #SandwichGeneration:  Raising children and, at same time, #FamilyCaregiver to #AgingParent http://ow.ly/RP8UB

09-22-2015 #ShortTermCareInsurance is available to as an addition or alternative to #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/RP8vV

09-21-2015 Observer’s thoughts on #NursingHome residents’ frequent #Hospital admissions http://ow.ly/ROBYP

09-20-2015 #Medicaid users can lose home to #EstateRecovery (It’s fixable though) http://ow.ly/RODLc

09-19-2015 Watch out for #Fraud when #Police call about #Family #Emergency and ask for money http://ow.ly/ROD7p

09-18-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Consider #LongTermCareInsurance http://wp.me/p47F09-d7

09-17-2015 Parents of #SpecialNeeds children must prepare for #School http://ow.ly/ROxJj

09-16-2015 Don’t be #FamilyCaregiver alone.  Ask (even demand) help from others http://ow.ly/ROAMP

09-14-2015 Federal program looks at connection between #NursingHome billing methods and #Hospital admissions http://ow.ly/ROBdX

09-13-2015 Shrinkage of #VA claims backlog is, in part, an illusion http://ow.ly/ROA6x

09-12-2015 Congressman proposes to extend #AgentOrange benefits program for #VietnamVeterans http://ow.ly/ROzxe

09-11-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Think about #MedicalInsurance http://wp.me/p47F09-d9

09-10-2015 #Crayons that are easier for children with #SpecialNeeds to use http://ow.ly/RxqXY

09-09-2015 Getting ready for #AgingParent to get out of #Hospital into #HomeCare http://ow.ly/RxoD4

09-08-2015 Choices when #LongTermCareInsurance premiums increase http://ow.ly/ROqiA

09-07-2015 What to consider when looking at #HomeCare for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/RxAAR

09-06-2015 Possible preventive steps for #Alzheimer’sDisease http://ow.ly/RxpjH

09-05-2015 An #ElderLaw #Attorney is good for health. Who expected that? http://ow.ly/RxrnH

09-04-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Consider how to Pay for a Pre-Planned #Funeral http://wp.me/p47F09-do

09-03-2015 #Parents of children with #SpecialNeeds have the same parenting challenges http://ow.ly/RxqEk

09-02-2015 Looking at finances when an #AgingParent has #Dementia http://ow.ly/Rxduc

09-01-2015 #ReverseMortgage might substitute for #LongTermCareInsurance, but only for #HomeCare http://ow.ly/RxpMm

08-31-2015 #AgingAdults providing #HomeCare for older Aging Adults http://ow.ly/RxcH3

08-30-2015 #AARP & #AmericanBankersAssociation team up to educate #AgingAdults about #SeniorFraud http://ow.ly/Rx2E8

08-29-2015 Explaining to #Family about your #EstatePlanning http://ow.ly/Qr8Rm

08-28-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Pre-Planning a #Funeral Ceremony http://wp.me/p47F09-dy

08-27-2015 Rise in #Autism may be due to change in #Diagnosis standards not actual rise of disease http://ow.ly/QqPYg

08-26-2015 Tips for #FamilyCaregiver to keep #AgingParent healthy http://ow.ly/Qr2Sw

08-25-2015 Does #LongTermCareInsurance fit into your plan for #LongTermCare? http://ow.ly/Qq3XI

08-24-2015 How #ArtTherapy helps #AgingParents http://ow.ly/Qr1Ca

08-23-2015 The fallacy of the “Simple” #Will in #EstatePlanning http://ow.ly/Qr7RI

08-22-2015 How #SeniorFraud and #ElderAbuse can devastate an #AgingParent and Family http://ow.ly/Qr6h7

08-21-2015 An #18 year old #Teenager (aka a new adult) should prepare a #HealthCarePowerOfAttorney http://wp.me/p47F09-dH

08-20-2015 Possible methods (and their benefits) for early #Diagnosis of #Autism http://ow.ly/QqOaG

08-19-2015 #FamilyCaregiver strategies to keep #Teens involved with #AgingParent http://ow.ly/Qr04g

08-18-2015 Buy #LongTermCareInsurance combined with #LifeInsurance, or buy them separately? http://ow.ly/Qq1Jw

08-17-2015 Visiting an #AgingParent in a #NursingHome http://ow.ly/QqVxf

08-16-2015  Risk Factors, Types, and Prevention of #ElderAbuse http://ow.ly/Qr4gA

08-15-2015 How #Medicare and #Medicaid have changed #HealthCare http://ow.ly/QqY1n

08-14-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Choosing a #FinalRestingPlace http://wp.me/p47F09-dl

08-13-2015 Research into #Stress and #CopingMechanisms for #Parents of Children with #Autism http://ow.ly/QqFtX

08-12-2015 #Depression in #FamilyCaregiver often comes from disagreement over #LifeSustainingTreatment http://ow.ly/QqTrB

08-11-2015 #Married couples can share their #LongTermCareInsurance benefits http://ow.ly/QpZ1r

08-10-2015 Life in a #NursingHome for someone without #Dementia http://ow.ly/PSUj0

08-09-2015 #Veterans are not receiving their #AgentOrange benefits http://ow.ly/PRDF8

08-08-2015 Helping an #AgingParent avoid #SeniorFraud http://ow.ly/PRC99

08-07-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Consider whether to Pre-Plan a #Funeral http://wp.me/p47F09-d1

08-06-2015 Program to help children with #SpecialNeeds to develop #MotorSkills http://ow.ly/PQIc9

08-05-2015 The #FamilyCaregiver and #CommunityServices combine to help an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/PRxjU

08-04-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance products that can protect #LifeSavings from #NursingHome costs http://ow.ly/PT7Wd

08-03-2015 Be extra watchful of #AgingParent when #NursingHome changes owners http://ow.ly/PREXk

08-02-2015 Congress threatens to cut #VA benefits for aging #Veterans http://ow.ly/PRCOk

08-01-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Update Beneficiary Designations  http://wp.me/p47F09-d3

07-31-2015 Easiest way to prevent #SeniorFraud?  Hang up the phone! http://ow.ly/PRA9N

07-30-2015 #Clothing line caters to #SpecialNeeds children http://ow.ly/PQFIv

07-29-2015 What it’s like to be a #FamilyCaregiver http://ow.ly/POact

07-28-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance with coverage for 1 year might be easier to get http://ow.ly/PRsRT

07-27-2015 Should more states allow family’s camera to watch #AgingParent in the #NursingHome? http://ow.ly/PRd7f

07-26-2015 Different forms of #ElderAbuse described http://ow.ly/PRaR0

07-25-2015  Summary of #VA benefits that can help #Veterans and spouses pay for #LongTermCare http://ow.ly/PQKpz

07-24-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Consider a #Will http://wp.me/p47F09-cY

07-23-2015 #SpecialNeeds children learn how to ride #Bicycles http://ow.ly/PQAat

07-22-2015 The roles of different family members is #FamilyCaregiving for #AgingParent http://ow.ly/OS7TN

07-21-2015 How people benefit from #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/PQlxt

07-20-2015 When is it time for #AssistedLiving or a #NursingHome for an #AgingParent? http://ow.ly/PObIw

07-19-2015 Some #NursingHomes treat your #AgingParent better than others http://ow.ly/PMNgm

07-18-2015 #Scams aimed at #Veterans http://ow.ly/PMjZd

07-17-2015 #LegalIssues when someone has #Dementia – Consider the #RightOfDisposition http://wp.me/p47F09-cR

07-16-2015 #HealthInsurance for federal employees doesn’t cover #Autism the same way all over the country http://ow.ly/OTIDV

07-15-2015 What it’s like to be #FamilyCaregiver for an #AgingParent with #Alzheimer’s http://ow.ly/Oj1EV

07-14-2015 What to expect when applying for #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/OSfAk

07-13-2015 #HospitalCare from #Medicare can help #AgingAdults screen #Hospitals and #Clinics http://ow.ly/Pz28u

07-12-2015 Planning ahead for #NursingHome and other #LongTermCare costs http://ow.ly/OTJ4Q 

07-11-2015 #ElderAbuse is a common problem for #AgingParents http://ow.ly/OTyTN

07-10-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Consider a #DoNotResuscitate order (#DNR) http://wp.me/p47F09-cI

07-09-2015 #Gym especially for children with #Autism http://ow.ly/OTHYi

07-08-2015 Tools for the #FamilyCaregiver of an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/Oj1oR

07-07-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance shopping checklist http://ow.ly/OSe8n

07-06-2015 #MobileTechnology helps #AgingParents and #InHomeCare providers http://ow.ly/OTzDb

07-05-2015 Keep an eye open for #ElderAbuse http://ow.ly/OTycq

07-04-2015 How the #SupremeCourt ruling on the #AffordableCareAct (#ObamaCare) helps #AgingParents http://ow.ly/OTx9P

07-03-2015 #Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – Revoke prior #PowersOfAttorney http://wp.me/p47F09-cd

07-02-2015 Special ID cards help #Autistic #Drivers independent http://ow.ly/OiTlV

07-01-2015 The future #FamilyCareger for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/Oj0PP

06-30-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance triggered by need for help with #ActivitiesOfDailyLiving like these http://ow.ly/OS6Nl

06-29-2015 Choosing a #NursingHome or #AssistedLiving for your #AgingParent with #Dementia http://ow.ly/OS9Es

06-28-2015 How #Technology helps #LongTermCare for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/Oj11f

06-27-2015 #Medicaid proposed rule on #ManagedCare http://ow.ly/OiK6s

06-26-2015 Legal Issues when someone has #Dementia – DON’T Make General #PowerOfAttorney “Springing” http://wp.me/p47F09-ch

06-25-2015 #Pampering secrets from #Mother of child with #SpecialNeeds http://ow.ly/OfOFr

06-24-2015 #Laughter in the struggles of the #FamilyCaregiver http://ow.ly/OiZcB

06-23-2015 A framework for deciding about #LongTermCareInsurance (and other big money issues) http://ow.ly/OiSF1

06-22-2015 Link between #NursingHome physical #Environment and engagement of #Alzheimer’s sufferers http://ow.ly/OiVLb

06-21-2015 How to spot financial #ElderAbuse of an #AgingParent and what to do about it http://ow.ly/OiXg8

06-20-2015 #VA extends #Compensation (aka #VADisability) benefits to #AirForceReservists who worked on #AgentOrange planes http://ow.ly/OiU6d

06-19-2015 #LegalIssues when someone has #Dementia – Make General #PowerOfAttorney “Durable” http://wp.me/p47F09-c5

06-18-2015 Open letter from the #Mother of #SpecialNeeds children http://ow.ly/OfOyD

06-17-2015 Poignant essay by #AgingParent caring for spouse with #Alzheimer’s http://ow.ly/OiP8h

06-16-2015 #TradeAssociation for insurance marketers creates tool to answer “Is #LongTermCareInsurance worth It? http://ow.ly/OiQ30

06-15-2015 Common questions about #InHomeCare for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/OiLn6

06-14-2015  How is #LongTermCare paid for? http://ow.ly/OfRKH

06-13-2015 #Discounts for #Seniors and people over #50 http://ow.ly/OfNLJ

06-12-2015 #LegalIssues when someone has #Dementia:  Prepare a General Power of Attorney http://wp.me/p47F09-bX

06-11-2015 Blood test for #Down’sSyndrome during pregnancy may be near, reducing #Miscarriage risk  http://ow.ly/O3c1R 

06-10-2015 #FamilyCaregiver is a full time job http://ow.ly/O3aQy

06-09-2015 Hybrid policies with #LifeInsurance and #LongTermCareInsurance grow in marketplace http://ow.ly/O39nD

06-08-2015 Online ratings and other resources to help choose a #NursingHome for an #AgingParent  http://ow.ly/NkpMh

06-07-2015 A sample of #VA #VeteransBenefits http://ow.ly/NGAmX

06-06-2015 Statistics on #NursingHome residents http://ow.ly/NGtHj

06-05-2015 #LegalIssues when someone has #Dementia:  Consider a #LivingWill http://wp.me/p47F09-bP

06-04-2015 Students experience how it feels to have #SpecialNeeds http://ow.ly/NGzYg

06-03-2015 Getting organized to be a #FamilyCaregiver for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/NGsIE

06-02-2015 Different approaches to #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/NGuHg

06-01-2015 #Bedbug risks in #NursingHomes and #Hospitals (Monday – Choosing Professional Care http://ow.ly/Nkq2o

05-31-2015 #LegalIssues when someone has #Dementia:  Prepare a Health Care Power of Attorney http://wp.me/p47F09-bF

05-30-2015 One #Family member’s experience with #EndOfLifeCare http://ow.ly/NkoUx

05-29-2015 The value of a #Trust in #EstatePlanning and #LongTermCare planning http://ow.ly/Nkm4y

05-28-2015 #Animals have calming effect for children with #Autism http://ow.ly/NjQvL

05-27-2015 Easing the #Costs of the #FamilyCaregiver http://ow.ly/NkmYB

05-26-2015 Motivation to consider #LongTermCareInsurance and to talk about it with #AgingParents  http://ow.ly/NjQ1D 

05-25-2015 What can happen when an #AgingParent has a #Rehab stay in a #NursingHome http://ow.ly/NkoiI

05-24-2015 #AgingParents need to talk with #Family about #EstatePlan http://ow.ly/N0wha

05-23-2015 #EstatePlanning options when a #Family member is a #DrugAddict http://ow.ly/NkiHE

05-22-2015 #LegalIssues when someone has #Dementia:  Can #AdvanceDirectives be done? http://wp.me/p47F09-bb

05-21-2015 #College is a new challenge for people with #SpecialNeeds http://ow.ly/N0Bb3

05-20-2015 Trying to decide if #HomeCare is right for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/MJU0O

05-19-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance can prevent your child from giving up job to be your #FamilyCaregiver http://ow.ly/N0wLs

05-18-2015 What to expect if you complain about #Bedsores on your #AgingParent in a #NursingHome http://ow.ly/MJNZJ

05-17-2015 #EstatePlan, or at least #AdvanceDirectives, are a gift to your #Family http://ow.ly/N06IZ

05-16-2015 #AgingParent must determine whether to give money to adult children http://ow.ly/MJT3n

05-15-2015 #LegalIssues when someone has #Dementia:  Were #AdvanceDirectives done? http://wp.me/p47F09-b8

05-14-2015 #Parent manual to handle #DisruptiveBehaviors of children with #Autism http://ow.ly/MJWtp

05-13-2015 Preparing for an #AgingParent to #AgeInPlace http://ow.ly/MndiR 

05-12-2015 Check on your #LongTermCareInsurance now and then http://ow.ly/MJQy4

05-11-2015 Your #AgingParent should expect fair treatment in a #NursingHome or #AssistedLiving http://ow.ly/MJvfY

05-10-2015 #ObamaCare #HealthInsuranceMarketplace counted too much income for some children on #SocialSecurity http://ow.ly/MJwfj

05-09-2015 Check your #EstatePlan now and then to adapt to family changes http://ow.ly/MJuoi

05-08-2015 Let people know about your #Planning for #LongTermCare http://wp.me/p47F09-br

05-07-2015 Preparing for a #SpecialNeeds child to turn 18 http://ow.ly/Mnghw

05-06-2015 Advice for a #FamilyCaregiver http://ow.ly/Mk6JY

05-05-2015 Considering whether to check out #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/MkKDZ

05-04-2015 #AntibioticResistantBacteria issues for #NursingHome residents with #Dementia http://ow.ly/Mneo3

05-03-2015 Should more #Medical procedures for #AgingAdults be done at #NursingHomes? http://ow.ly/Mk7m3

05-02-2015  How #Pharmacists can prevent #OverMedication of #NursingHome residents http://ow.ly/Mk5jY

05-01-2015 #LegalIssues when someone has #Dementia:  Who can make decisions? http://wp.me/p47F09-b5

04-30-2015 More #Teachers needed for growing #SpecialNeeds population http://ow.ly/M8UsN

04-29-2015 #HomeModification that can help #AgingParents stay home http://ow.ly/M8TzK

04-28-2015 Some alternatives to traditional #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/M8VTc

04-27-2015 #Housing designed for #AgingAdults http://ow.ly/M8RE6

04-26-2015 #CareCoordination can lead to better health and spending results for #Medicaid recipients http://ow.ly/M6AZT

04-25-2015 New #OhioMedicaid system for annual eligibility check under scrutiny http://ow.ly/M6lrE

04-24-2015 Setting aside #Money for a Loved One with #SpecialNeeds http://wp.me/p47F09-aV

04-23-2015 Study indicates strong link of #Autism and #Genetics http://ow.ly/K3nK5

04-22-2015 Plan ahead for your #AgingParent’s #LongTermCare http://ow.ly/K3xhn

04-21-2015 #LifeInsurance with #LivingBenefits can help with #LongTermCare costs http://ow.ly/LLQF7

04-20-2015 #NursingHomes pursue #Rehab residents over #LongTermCare residents  http://ow.ly/LLQ1j

04-19-2015 #Veterans could see changes in #Benefits http://ow.ly/LLPgV

04-18-2015 Big picture statistics about #LongTermCare http://ow.ly/K3wZ1

04-17-2015 How an #ABLEaccount can help someone with #SpecialNeeds qualify for #SSI and #Medicaid http://wp.me/p47F09-aw

04-16-2015 Documentary #Film about #Autism and #Romance http://ow.ly/K3n7N

04-15-2015 #FamilyCaregivers need to find time for themselves http://ow.ly/K3t1Z

04-14-2015 Another perspective on #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/K3xKG

04-13-2015 Risks of hiring a private #Caregiver for #SeniorCare http://ow.ly/K3tIF

04-12-2015 Difficult to assess #Pain felt by people with #Dementia http://ow.ly/K3vEx

04-11-2015 #GlenCampbell’s #Family shows how families can fight over #SeniorCare for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/K3wBH

04-10-2015 How a #PooledTrust can help someone with #SpecialNeeds qualify for #SSI and #Medicaid http://wp.me/p47F09-ar

04-09-2015 New #AndroidApps for #Children with #Autism http://ow.ly/K3mLy

04-08-2015 How #Employers can support #FamilyCaregivers of #AgingParents http://ow.ly/K3s1Z

04-07-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance giant #Genworth struggles with policyholders’ care costs http://ow.ly/K3p2t

04-06-2015 What to ask about when looking at #NursingHomes for #AgingParent http://ow.ly/K1J6p

04-05-2015 Looking at #Seniors and #SeniorCare differently http://ow.ly/K3wl3

04-04-2015 Gracefully managing #Incontinence in #SeniorCare http://ow.ly/K3vqc

04-03-2015 How a #SpecialNeedsTrust helps someone qualify for #SSI and #Medicaid http://wp.me/p47F09-ak

04-02-2015 Teach #SocialSkills to #Children with #Autism http://ow.ly/K3lUq

04-01-2015 Bi-Partisan Congressional caucus formed to support #FamilyCaregivers http://ow.ly/K3pRj

03-31-2015 New #LongTermCareInsurance policies from United Security show wide variety of choices available http://ow.ly/K3ow3

03-30-2015 #LongTermCare #Ombudsman looks out for #NursingHome residents http://ow.ly/K1HRn

03-29-2015 #Veterans need to be cautious when offered quick access to #Pension (aka #Aid&Attendance) http://ow.ly/K3ulH

03-28-2015 #Fiduciary obligations of #Guardians, #Conservators, and #PowersOfAttorney http://ow.ly/K3sLn

03-27-2015 How someone with #SpecialNeeds can become poor enough to get income from #SocialSecurity http://wp.me/p47F09-ae

03-26-2015 Triad of #BrainScans may help diagnose #Autism http://ow.ly/K3lyv

03-25-2015 Multitude of issues facing #FamilyCaregiver for #AgingParents http://ow.ly/K1FsC

03-24-2015 Advantages that #LongTermCareInsurance provides http://ow.ly/K1NeN

03-23-2015 For #AgingParents, staying in their own home (so called #AgingInPlace) isn’t easy http://ow.ly/K1DMv

03-22-2015 #Dancing is great for #AgingParents in #SeniorCare http://ow.ly/K3gMK

03-21-2015 #Guardianship not always best for #AgingParents http://ow.ly/K3ebp

03-20-2015 How someone with #SpecialNeeds must prove they are poor enough to get income from #SocialSecurity http://wp.me/p47F09-9T

03-19-2015 What the #Parent of #SpecialNeeds child faces http://ow.ly/K3jmb

03-18-2015 When your #AgingParent seems to need a #NursingHome but won’t go http://ow.ly/K1ewR

03-17-2015 Some #LongTermCareInsurance policies offer to increase benefits now and then http://ow.ly/K1LGs

03-16-2015 The different ways to pay for #LongTermCare services http://ow.ly/K1j0T

03-15-2015 #Fraud schemes that target #Seniors http://ow.ly/K3dbH

03-14-2015 Stubborn #ObservationStatus that screws #Medicare #Rehab patients won’t go away http://ow.ly/K1ATn

03-13-2015 How someone with #SpecialNeeds must prove #Disability to #SocialSecurity http://wp.me/p47F09-9K

03-12-2015 #Sports important to Children with #DevelopmentalDisabilities http://ow.ly/K1Pol

03-11-2015 Suggestions from the personal experiences of a #FamilyCaregiver http://ow.ly/K12iR

03-10-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance as part of a #FinancialPlan http://ow.ly/JKIS0

03-09-2015 #Tax and #Employment requirements when hiring a #Caregiver for your #AgingParent http://ow.ly/Jp3JY

03-08-2015 How a #NursingHome could replace Disney World as the Happiest Place on Earth http://ow.ly/K1l8X

03-07-2015 #Medicare is making #MedicalTransportation more difficult http://ow.ly/K1cRh

03-06-2015 #MedicalInsurance for People with #SpecialNeeds http://wp.me/p47F09-9A

03-05-2015 #Library has program specifically for #Autistic children http://ow.ly/II0zv

03-04-2015 Improve #FamilyCaregiving by acting as manager rather than #Caregiver http://ow.ly/JKJS9

03-03-2015 Letter to the NY Times describes how #LongTermCareInsurance isn’t a magic bullet http://ow.ly/JKHsR

03-02-2015 U.S. News’ suggestions on how to pick an #AssistedLiving facility for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/J5yP4

03-01-2015 Personal frustrations in asking #VA to recognize health effects of #MilitarySexualTrauma http://ow.ly/JKGK9

02-28-2015 Friendly #AgingParents are more likely to lose money to #Fraud http://ow.ly/JKFGZ

02-27-2015 #Income for People with #SpecialNeeds http://wp.me/p47F09-9x

02-26-2015 #Autistic behaviors in foals may shed light on human Autism http://ow.ly/IHZsJ

02-25-2015 The financial and care impact of #FamilyCaregiving for #AgingParents http://ow.ly/JtEJO

02-24-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance as a #NewYearsResolution http://ow.ly/JtCIe

02-23-2015 What makes #AssistedLiving a good choice for #SeniorCare http://ow.ly/IhpnC

02-22-2015 Fewer #Boomers moving south at #Retirement http://ow.ly/JpckY

02-21-2015 Handling #ColdWeather concerns with an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/Jp9iQ

02-20-2015 Special Legal Needs of People with #SpecialNeeds http://wp.me/p47F09-9v

02-19-2015 Expertise on #Autism requires input from people with Autism http://ow.ly/IHYoi

02-18-2015 Help your #AgingParent eat well http://ow.ly/J5Eeb

02-17-2015 Another view on how to decide whether to buy #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/J5tX5

02-16-2015 What can #InHomeCare do for your #AgingParent http://ow.ly/IhnG6

02-15-2015 #VA proposes rules to make it harder to get #VAPension (aka #AidAndAttendance) http://ow.ly/J2sX0

02-14-2015 Designating #Beneficiaries on your #Bank statement may make a #Will unnecessary (or may not) http://ow.ly/J2q0Q

02-13-2015 #Happiness in #LongTermCare depends on the attitude of the #Senior http://wp.me/p47F09-9q

02-12-2015 #Measles #Vaccine does not cause #Autism http://ow.ly/IgFvi

02-11-2015 Important discussions with an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/IgTDj

02-10-2015 Great primer on #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/IFLae

02-09-2015 Choices in housing for #Seniors with #Alzheimer’sDisease or other #Dementia http://ow.ly/IgSUP

02-08-2015 Experiencing how #Dementia feels http://ow.ly/IgRvt

02-07-2015 #Smartphone #Apps for #Seniors http://ow.ly/IgPyk

02-06-2015 For people with #SpecialNeeds, an ABLE account can be great – IN MODERATION http://wp.me/p47F09-9g

02-05-2015 People both #DownsSyndrome and #Autism http://ow.ly/IgCx5

02-04-2015 What sends #Seniors to the #Hospital http://ow.ly/IgB9i

02-03-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance can be tricky when making an #InsuranceClaim http://ow.ly/H7mRb

02-02-2015 A new #AssistedLiving facility open only for #ProFootball #HallOfFame members http://ow.ly/IgxgF

02-01-2015 How much financial #ElderAbuse really happens? http://ow.ly/IbNjs

01-31-2015 What actress Julianne Moore learned about #Alzheimer’sDisease for her movie role http://ow.ly/HwWn0

01-30-2015 My Family’s Experience with #NursingHomes – Grandma Cook in hindsight http://wp.me/p47F09-9c

01-29-2015 Website helps find #Vacation spots for families with #SpecialNeeds children http://ow.ly/Gfo2i

01-28-2015 #AgingParent or #LovedOne is a #Spendthrift http://ow.ly/HwLZu

01-27-2015 How people have decided whether to buy #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/Gfx9l

01-26-2015 Where will your #AgingParent live http://ow.ly/HwXOm

01-25-2015 The national question of how to pay for #LongTermCare http://ow.ly/HwVtz

01-24-2015 Emotional ties to “stuff” that an #AgingParent has accumulated (personal experiences) http://ow.ly/HwLDp

01-23-2015 My Family’s Experience with #NursingHomes – Grandma Cook http://wp.me/p47F09-98

01-22-2015 What people with #SpecialNeeds can #Teach us http://ow.ly/GfwJi

01-21-2015 #FamilyCaregiving for #AgingParent and planning for #LongTermCare costs can be confusing and contentious http://ow.ly/GLXJ4

01-20-2015 #LongTermCareInsurance policy terms to avoid http://www.protectingseniors.com/?p=4099 (Backup copy of article because link is broken)

01-19-2015 Can you force an #AgingParent to move into a #NursingHome? (personal experience) http://ow.ly/HwMIw

01-18-2015 #AmericanIdol finalist suffers the difficulties of #Guardianship for an #AgingParent http://ow.ly/H7i99

01-17-2015 Who provides #LongTermCare for #AgingParents? http://ow.ly/H7hMZ

01-16-2015 My Family’s Experience with #NursingHomes – Aunt Gert http://wp.me/s47F09-551

01-15-2015 #SpecialNeeds students learn #Cooking and #Catering http://ow.ly/GfvRC

01-14-2015 #FamilyCaregiving burden falls on daughters http://ow.ly/Gg3Uk

01-13-2015 The future health of #LongTermCareInsurance companies http://ow.ly/GfWCX

01-12-2015 Considering #AssistedLiving for an #AgingParent with #Alzheimer’s http://ow.ly/Gg6Az

01-11-2015 Brief comparison of #Medicaid v #PrivatePay for #LongTermCare http://ow.ly/GLS0R

01-10-2015 How #PriorAuthorization requirements, like in #ManagedCare, hurt #HealthCare http://ow.ly/GLIm8

01-09-2015 2015 Ohio #Medicaid financial standards for #LongTermCare http://wp.me/p47F09-8F

01-08-2015 #Music class for students with #SpecialNeeds http://ow.ly/Gfv2d

01-07-2015 Telling an #AgingParent that it’s time for #AssistedLiving – personal stories http://ow.ly/Gg7qW

01-06-2015 Pay close attention to the #FinePrint of your #LongTermCareInsurance http://ow.ly/GfyJj

01-05-2015 Stay at home or move into #AssistedLiving http://ow.ly/Gg7Qp

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