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Things that Affect the Cost of Long Term Care Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance can be surprisingly affordable if you choose your benefits wisely. Finding the balance between too much and too little insurance is important.

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 23, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

When Should You Think About Buying Long-Term Care Insurance?

Many people ask, "When is the right time to buy “long term care insurance?" Some consumer advocates feel the right time to buy coverage is when you are in your 50's. Other…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 16, 2012 at 9:37am — No Comments

SELLING TO THE SENIOR MARKET?

If you answered "Yes" then we need to talk.

Senior Independent Lifestyles offers a true "Aging In Place" program designed for Seniors.  Our program is comprehensive and affordable.  Representatives enjoy some of the highest commissions in the industry, with vested renewals.

 

Best of all....EVERYONE QUALIFIES!!!  Field Issued, Guaranteed…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 6, 2012 at 10:05am — No Comments

Is It Safe to Leave Your Elderly Loved One Home Alone?

As a caregiver, you may have to decide if it is still possible to leave the elderly loved one in your care alone for an hour, afternoon, or even an entire day. Will they wander away? Will they let a stranger into the house?



Making such a decision is both complicated and emotionally challenging for you and your loved one. For you, it may mean a loss of flexibility, requiring you to develop new strategies to carry out daily tasks and errands. For your…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 6, 2012 at 9:34am — No Comments

To-Do List for Preventing Falls Around the House



Taking care of an elderly parent or loved one at home is stressful enough without having to worry about constantly listening for the sound of a fall, but it's a…
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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on June 25, 2012 at 9:28am — No Comments

Early Detection of Alzheimer's & How it Can Help Both Patient & Caregiver

Although diagnosis in an early or asymptomatic stage is a challenge, researchers are looking at biomarkers to diagnose early, before the disease has a chance to affect the brain. And while there is still no known cure for Alzheimer's disease, experts assert that early detection is helpful in many ways.

  • Helps reduce anxiety on the part of the affected person and his or her family about the cause of symptoms
  • Allows for the person with the disease to partake…
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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on June 15, 2012 at 2:53pm — No Comments

Tips for Care Giving from a Distance



Today's families are spread out, and moving back home when health issues come up isn't always an option. Whether you're one town over or all the way across the globe, you can…
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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on June 8, 2012 at 10:24am — No Comments

Geriatric Care Managers: A Significant Member of a Senior's Team

Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) are an important part of the team for seniors. As we help clients manage their personal, financial, legal, and health insurance matters, we often are the first to notice the need for this specialized expertise. When that happens, we encourage the hiring of a GCM.
The following are some client issues with which we have been involved, the work that GCMs have done, and their happy results:
  • Macular…
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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on May 29, 2012 at 8:32am — No Comments

Friendship is an Important Part of Elder Care

Friendships shape the way we live and the choices we make -- and that doesn't change when we get older. Friendship has been shown to relieve stress, grow enjoyment of life and enhance health, making it an important consideration when looking at care choices  your parents or loved ones.



Elder care programs and communities are putting a big emphasis on friendship these days, rather than just focusing on the nuts and bolts of care. Here's how:



Mixed-age…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on May 21, 2012 at 10:06am — No Comments

Dealing With Resistance Regarding In Home Care

As we all know, providing care for the elderly can be demanding and difficult--especially if your loved one resists care. If the elder is resistant to care, even starting the conversation about the need for help be challenging.



Here are four tips to…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on May 14, 2012 at 8:35am — No Comments

Looking for Help with Long Term Care?

Senior Independent Lifestyles can help seniors “age in place” from home. Senior Independent Lifestyles works with LTC insurance brokers and general agents by offering a guaranteed acceptance home care service plan. The Real Freedom program is designed to help seniors “age-in-place” with security and dignity.

Our service plan options are not insurance but are a very comprehensive alternative. Our clients enjoy guaranteed non-medical home care hours ranging from 100 hours…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on May 8, 2012 at 1:43pm — No Comments

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