As our senior population increases, more families face increasing costs associated with providing personal care for themselves or their loved ones.
There is a little known benefit for Veterans called the "Aid and Attendance" benefit that pays for up to approximately $2,000 per month to help offset these costs.
Almost any veteran that served in a defined period of war and is over 65 can apply for this benefit - as well as their surviving spouses!
Frank Hayes, a veteran and owner of Senior Helpers of Central Texas will be conducting this 1 hour seminar at Mariposa at River Bend in Georgetown, Texas to go over all the details.
Lunch will be provided. There is limited seating available please call our office to reserve your place early.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Activity for the Holidays: Create a Family Tree
Great how-to article from the Gilbert Guide!
Creating a Family Tree
Monday, December 21, 2009
Easy Ways to Improve Your Vision
A Marvelous Sense
They are two of your most precious possessions, but chances are, you take your eyes for granted. Most of us do. But think for a second what life would be like without being able to gaze on your grandchild or your flower garden or even navigate the kitchen without incident.Prevent Blindness America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to vision issues, estimates that 50,000 people lose their sight needlessly every year and that 80 million Americans are at risk of eye diseases that can lead to low vision and even blindness.
The good news: The most common diseases -- age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye disease -- are all preventable to some extent. Read on to see (pun intended) how you can get Stealth Healthy protection for your peepers. Before we go any further, we have to tell you that the first step, if you smoke, is to stop. Smoking increases your risk of cataracts, glaucoma, dry eyes, and age-related macular degeneration.
Read the entire article from Reader's Digest.
Easy Guide to Long Term Care Insurance
Seeing is believing. And as a caregiver, you've seen long-term care up close. The time. The effort. The expense. You know the emotional, physical and financial impact it can have on families. But, in concentrating on the immediate needs of a loved one, believing you too could one day be in the same situation may not yet even be a consideration-especially when you are fairly young.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 70% of people over the age of 65 will need some services and supports "to meet health or personal care needs over an extended period of time."* So, for the majority of people, it's not as much a question of "if" they'll need long-term care than "when" they'll need it. However, the sad truth is the need for long-term care can happen at any age. So, what will you do in the future if a chronic illness or disability causes you to need assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing, eating or even using the bathroom?
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 70% of people over the age of 65 will need some services and supports "to meet health or personal care needs over an extended period of time."* So, for the majority of people, it's not as much a question of "if" they'll need long-term care than "when" they'll need it. However, the sad truth is the need for long-term care can happen at any age. So, what will you do in the future if a chronic illness or disability causes you to need assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing, eating or even using the bathroom?
- Are you prepared?
- Are you concerned?
- Have you thought about your future?
Friday, December 18, 2009
Senior Helpers In Home Health Care Austin, TX : Agency vs Registry Explained
When considering hiring a caregiver to help with services in your home, make sure you know the facts. Being well-informed can save you money and protect you from potential legal problems. Below are six components of senior care to consider when evaluating available care plans for your loved one.
Concern #1: Service
Registry or By Yourself: You are responsible for knowing what services are needed for your loved one.
Senior Helpers: We are responsible for making sure you get the right services from the right caregiver. We match caregivers to clients based on their personalities.
Concern #2: Taxes&Injuries
Registry or By Yourself: You are responsible for reporting and paying taxes, social security, and worker’s compensation (in case of a work related injury in the home) for the caregiver. Failure to do so can result in penalties with extensive fines.
Senior Helpers: The caregivers are our employees—they are not 1099. You pay Senior Helpers directly, and we manage all taxes and expenses related to employment that are required by the state and federal governments.
Concern #3: Supervision
Registry or By Yourself: You are in charge and responsible for managing the caregiver’s performance.
Senior Helpers: We manage all of our employees and will perform unscheduled supervisory visits.
Concern #4: Background Check
Registry or By Yourself: You are responsible for performing a background check. Neglecting to order and review a background check could place your loved one in danger.
Senior Helpers: All of our employees are screened through criminal background checks and license checks, and are required to provide the proper identification.
Concern #5: Hiring & Scheduling
Registry or By Yourself: You are responsible for the interviewing and hiring process. You will also be responsible for scheduling. If a caregiver calls out or doesn’t show up, you will need to find their replacement.
Senior Helpers: We have extensive experience on hiring compassionate and dependable caregivers. We are also responsible for scheduling and ensuring reliable and consistent care.
Concern #6: Theft
Registry or By Yourself: You will be responsible if the employee steals from you or your loved one.
Senior Helpers: Senior Helpers is licensed, insured, and bonded. All of our employees are bonded.
Registry or By Yourself: You are responsible for knowing what services are needed for your loved one.
Senior Helpers: We are responsible for making sure you get the right services from the right caregiver. We match caregivers to clients based on their personalities.
Concern #2: Taxes&Injuries
Registry or By Yourself: You are responsible for reporting and paying taxes, social security, and worker’s compensation (in case of a work related injury in the home) for the caregiver. Failure to do so can result in penalties with extensive fines.
Senior Helpers: The caregivers are our employees—they are not 1099. You pay Senior Helpers directly, and we manage all taxes and expenses related to employment that are required by the state and federal governments.
Concern #3: Supervision
Registry or By Yourself: You are in charge and responsible for managing the caregiver’s performance.
Senior Helpers: We manage all of our employees and will perform unscheduled supervisory visits.
Concern #4: Background Check
Registry or By Yourself: You are responsible for performing a background check. Neglecting to order and review a background check could place your loved one in danger.
Senior Helpers: All of our employees are screened through criminal background checks and license checks, and are required to provide the proper identification.
Concern #5: Hiring & Scheduling
Registry or By Yourself: You are responsible for the interviewing and hiring process. You will also be responsible for scheduling. If a caregiver calls out or doesn’t show up, you will need to find their replacement.
Senior Helpers: We have extensive experience on hiring compassionate and dependable caregivers. We are also responsible for scheduling and ensuring reliable and consistent care.
Concern #6: Theft
Registry or By Yourself: You will be responsible if the employee steals from you or your loved one.
Senior Helpers: Senior Helpers is licensed, insured, and bonded. All of our employees are bonded.
About Senior Helpers:
Senior Helpers Provides Many services in the Austin, Texas area. We provide a full array of Home Care services for seniors and the elderly living in this beautiful area. Our Home Care Services are provided by bonded and insured employees and all employees pass a National Background check.
If you need Home Care services in Austin, Bartlett, Bertram, Briggs, Burnet, Cedar Park, Florence, Georgetown, Granger, Holland, Hutto, Jarrell, Johnson City, Killeen, Leander, Liberty Hill, Manor, Marble Falls, Pflugerville, Round Mountain, Round Rock, Salado, Spicewood, Taylor and the surrounding areas we are an excellent choice with impeccable references. Home Health Care for your elderly loved ones is never an easy choice but we can promise we will do our best to make it as painless as possible. For more information, please visit: http://www.homehealthcareaustin.com/.
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