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Tag Archives: eldercare
Dying with Debt
At some point in our lives we may ask ourselves: “If I die and have debt, who or what will be responsible for paying back those I owe?” The laws regarding debt after death are defined by each state so … Continue reading
Healthy Aging – Physically, Mentally and Financially
The month of September reminds us here at THA Group that welcome relief from the hot summer days is just around the corner. The promise of cool breezes and colorful foliage appearing on the trees entice one to walk and … Continue reading
USA Today Reports that Elderly Suffer as Financial Abuse Grows
Last week USA Today ran an op-ed about the rampant and growing nature of financial abuse among the senior population. According to MetLife, over 20% of Americans age 65+ were victims of financial scams in 2010. Because the majority of … Continue reading
You or Your Parents Likely Need Long Term Care Insurance
The good news: we’re living longer. The average life expectancy rate is 77.5 years (it was a mere 49.2 years at the turn of the twentieth century). The bad news: chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability … Continue reading
Posted in General Health Care, Hospice News and Information, In Home Health Care, Non-Medical In-Home Care, THA Group, THA Group Ideal Aging Geriatric Care, THA Group Independent Life At Home, THA Group Island Health Care, THA Island Hospice
Tagged assisted living, baby boomer, Beaufort, ccrc, chronic disease, chronic illness, continued care retirement community, eldercare, Generation X, geriatric care, Geriatric Care Management, health care, health care costs, Hilton Head, Home Health Care, Ideal Aging, Independent Life at Home, independent living, life care, long-term care, long-term care insurance, savannah, Skilled Nursing
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Acidophilus: That’s a Mouthful!
Maintaining a diet rich in a selection of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and lean protein is a primary building block to good health. We all know that. Did you also know that ingesting certain bacteria is also critical to wellness? … Continue reading
Posted in General Health Care, THA Group
Tagged acidophilus, candida, Chobani, dermatitis, eczema, eldercare, food plate, food pyramid, Greek yogurt, hatfield and mccoy, health, healthy diet, Home Health Care, hospice, Stonyfield, thrush, yeast infection, YoBaby, yogurt, YoKids
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6 Planning Measures for Aging with Dignity and Independence
Recently I heard an expression that I have heard before: “America doesn’t have a health system; it has a sick system.” When you work in health care, you realize there are no truer words. Our medically advanced culture focuses too … Continue reading
Posted in Non-Medical In-Home Care, THA Group, THA Group Ideal Aging Geriatric Care, THA Group Independent Life At Home
Tagged aging in place, caregiver, eldercare, geriatric care manager, Ideal Aging, Island Health Care, lmsw, long-term care, long-term care insurance, medical social worker, SCAN, SCAN Foundation, social worker, THA Group, THA Group Island Health Care
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Helpful Advice for Communicating With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia pose great communication challenges not only for the person afflicted but also for his loved ones and friends. Here are some suggestions that can make conversations a little easier: Gain the person’s attention before beginning talking. … Continue reading
Posted in General Health Care, Non-Medical In-Home Care, THA Group, THA Group Ideal Aging Geriatric Care, THA Group Independent Life At Home, THA Group Island Health Care, THA Island Hospice
Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Beaufort, Bluffton, caregiver, chronic illness, Dementia, eldercare, elderly, geriatric, geriatric care, Hilton Head, Home Health Care, hospice, Ideal Aging, Independent Life at Home, Island Health Care, Island Hospice, patients, Pooler, savannah, Skidaway Island, Statesboro, THA Group, THA Group Island Hospice
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How to Find Living Accommodations for an Aging Parent
Wouldn’t it be grand if all aspects of aging were graceful? The truth is that growing older is never all together easy. It would be great if everyone could continue to live independently in their own homes until the very … Continue reading
Posted in General Health Care, THA Group, THA Group Ideal Aging Geriatric Care, THA Group Independent Life At Home
Tagged Beaufort, Bluffton, caregiver, Dementia, eldercare, elderly, fall prevention, geriatric, geriatric care, geriatric care manager, Hilton Head, Home Health Care, Ideal Aging, Independent Life at Home, Island Health Care, Janne Linna, Pooler, savannah, Skidaway Island, Statesboro, THA Group
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Spotlight on Joanie Haskett, Independent Life at Home Caregiver
It’s National Home Health Aide week. THA Group’s non-medical, in-home service line, Independent Life at Home (ILAH), is made up of dedicated caregivers, many who have forged special bonds with those for whom they care. Some have even been with … Continue reading
