The National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA) and the National Association of…
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The original Elder Guru, "EG", began his professional career working as a social worker in a nursing home, helping residents and families navigate the world of long-term care. He then worked as the Social Services Manager at an area agency on aging where he oversaw Information and Referral and programs such as Alzheimer's Respite, Matter of Balance, and Meals on Wheels eligibility. After that he became the Director of an Adult Day Care at an Alzheimer's care facility and served on the board of the Maine Adult Day Services Association. He then went to work for the State of Maine as a Research Analyst at the Office of Elder Services. He now works as a Program Manager on Medicaid policy.
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Deciding to put a loved one in an adult day center for part or…
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Adult day centers (ADCs) offer services directed at older adults with physical or cognitive…
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Statement on Seniors and the H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Vaccine
by EGAdults aged 65 and older are not among the population groups recommended to get…
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The National Council on Aging (NCOA), a non-profit service and advocacy organization in Washington,…
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Since I last wrote about the big news between AARP and the American Seniors…
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Nina Tumosa, Professor of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University, gave me different versions…
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What is the Average Cost for Long-Term Care: Nursing Facilities, Homemaker Services, and Adult Day Care?
by EGThe phrase “long-term care” is general, but typically includes a range of health and…
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Download the Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease Guide for Caregivers, Professionals and Support Groups
by EGThe National Institute on Aging produced an easy-to-use guide on caregiving for someone with…
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Senator Arlen Specter on the Veterans Administration’s “Your Life, Your Choices” End-of-Life Care Handbook
by EGSenator Arlen Specter has called for hearings on the Veterans Administration‘s use of a…
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Have questions about end-of-life care? Curious how to prepare a personalized living will? Doctor…
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The American Seniors Association may the conservative’s alternative to the AARP. AARP‘s support, or…
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