There have been several studies that have shown a link between adults with depression that lead to dementia. A just released large body of research has linked late-life depression to social isolation, poorer health and an increased risk of death. This new study finds that depression is associated with subsequent vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, conditions poised to expand dramatically with the aging population. Read the full article on this study.
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The Correlation Between Depression and Dementia
by Frank Samson, Certified Senior Advisor · Comments (0)
04
May
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Some months ago on the “The Aging Boomers” radio show, I interviewed various members of the Fall Prevention Team at the Area Agency on Aging to discuss their “Matter of Balance” program to assist seniors for their everyday needs to help prevent falls. Last week, I also had the opportunity to interview Marc Mendelsohn, President of Safe Aging Solutions, which specializes in healthy & affordable solutions for safe and independent living.
According to AARP nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their homes as they age which is no surprise, but the most substantial risk and threat to living independently at home are falls. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related visits to the emergency room in the U.S. and represent the cause of 75% of the accidental deaths in people over 65. Falls also resulted in 85% of the non fatal hospital injuries for people 65 and over.
Fortunately, a lot can be done to make homes safer for seniors in preventing falls. I personally visited Safe Aging Solutions showroom in Sonoma, and it was quite clear that there is now a large choice of product and equipment to choose from at home to decrease the chance of falls. Much of what is available is now also attractive and appropriate for use in a personal residence rather than typical of something utilized in an institutional setting.
Beginning on the outside of the home safe entry into and out of the home is tantamount. If stairs are present and the senior is able to negotiate them without issue, hand rails can be installed to match the homes décor that offer added stability. All surfaces need to be non-slip and if not should be changed to surfaces that are. This can be achieved by applying a non-slip surface over the existing medium. When stairs are a challenge, stair chair lifts, platforms lifts and elevators are all options limited only by individual budget. Basic ramping installed with a non slip surface offers another option. Automatic door openers are a wonderful option for both interior and exterior doors.
When a pool is present in the home an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) pool lift can make all the difference in safely entering and leaving the pool.
Bathrooms are singularly responsible for more accidents than any other place in the home and as a result walk in tubs & showers have become very popular. A walk in curb-less shower allows for access without needing to step over a curb and there are also wheelchair accessible showers that allow access in a wheelchair or with a walker.
Walk in bathtubs allow safe access while stepping over a low curb through en entry door instead of negotiating the high sides typical in standard tubs. When in the tub bathtub grab bars offer added support and there are now options in hundreds of colors and finishes to match your personal décor. The same goes for other handicap grab bars in other locations.
Toilet safety rails that fold up and out of the way when not in use add tremendous safety value around the toilet area. Many choices of bathroom safety bars are also available such as the Superpole for support in getting up and down wherever necessary. Comfort height toilets which are higher than standard toilets installed with color coordinated toilet grab bars offer safe use in the toilet area. A qualified bathroom designer can include all the necessary items in your bathroom design, rendering it both safe and attractive for years to come.
In the kitchen area and even in small kitchen designs there are some fantastic choices for safe access. When reach is an issue adjustable height kitchen cabinets are an option. If sitting is necessary while cooking a height adjustable sink and adjustable height cooktop are all options. Here again an experienced certified kitchen designer can assist you with all the options available today.
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I had the honor of interviewing Dr. G. Allen Power, MD on “The Aging Boomers” Radio Show. Dr. Power is Eden Mentor at St. John’s Home in Rochester, NY, and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester. He is a board certified internist and geriatrician, and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians / American Society for Internal Medicine. Dr. Power’s book, Dementia beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care, won a 2010 Book of the Year Award from the American Journal of Nursing, and a Merit Award from the 2011 National Mature Media Awards.
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It’s no secret that with people living longer, there continues to be an increase in family caregiving for parents and other loved ones. This trend also has a domino effect on the impact in the workplace. Just take a look at the following statistics:
• 61 percent of family caregivers over the age of 50 are employed, (50 percent full-time and 11 percent part-time). – National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP, Caregiving in the U.S.
• 64 percent of workers with eldercare responsibilities most commonly arrive late, leave early or take off time during the day to provide care, 17 percent are reported taking a leave of absence and 9 percent have to go from full-time to part-time work. – National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP, Caregiving in the U.S.
• 19 percent left the workplace entirely because of having to care for a spouse or other family member. – Employee Benefit Research Institute, The 2012 Retirement Confidence Survey.
These challenges will continue to rise. By 2020, one in three total U.S. households is expected to be involved with caring for an elderly relative, up from one in four today.
ELDERCARE VERSUS CHILDCARE
Even with this ongoing increase in working family caregivers, some might say that it is not too different than childcare while the baby boomers were born between the years 1946 and 1964. Let me tell you some of the key differences:
1. The beginning of eldercare and the duration is unpredictable. This can come on suddenly and often involves many family members.
2. The physical demands on eldercare can be greater since it may include intimate personal assistance of activities of daily living like bathing or toileting for a grown adult.
3. The financial costs for eldercare can add to the strain of caregiving and the effects it has on one’s job.
4. The distance between where the adult child and parents live adds to the stress and complications associated with logistics, additional expenses and the job when long-distance travel is involved.
5. Having a number of family members involved can lead to disagreements among siblings and these emotions can play a significant role when caring for a parent.
WHAT SHOULD FAMILIES DO?
Talking about your children and showing pictures of them on Smart Phones are commonplace today. Showing pictures of your elderly parents who need care is not an everyday thing. Some years back when you heard that someone died in their 70’s, it was not a big surprise. Now, the comment would be, “he (she) was so young!” Today, we hear more about people living until their late 80’s, 90’s and even 100’s.
Unfortunately, most people don’t want to face the fact that their family members are aging and may someday need care. Both the parents and adult children would rather not think about it. Since most are living longer because they are beating heart disease, cancer and other diseases, families have to change and openly discuss the facts and plan appropriately. By discussing financial matters, Durable Power of Attorney, insurance matters, parent’s wishes (if family cannot provide the hands-on care) and the list goes on. Most in the U.S. believe that if someone cannot age at home, they have to go to a nursing home. That’s just not true anymore, and there are other options.
According to the MetLife Mature Market Institute, family caregivers (50 and older) who leave the workforce to care for a parent lose, on average, almost $304,000 in wages and benefits over their lifetime. These estimates range from $283,716 for men and $324,044 for women. Planning properly will help to reduce these numbers somewhat since the caregiver’s role is also dealing with attorneys, doctors, support services and the list goes on. Here are just a few of many questions I ask adult children when a parent is going to need some level of care, whether at home or outside the home:
• Do you know how much your parent has coming in each month?
• Is there any long-term care insurance?
• Who has Durable Power of Attorney?
• Do they have an Advanced Health Care Directive?
When the answer is “I don’t know,” that adds to their stress level and now family members have to work together to get things done. Plan. Plan. Plan.
WHAT SHOULD COMPANIES DO?
A recent study from the National Alliance for Caregiving, Workplace Eldercare shows by implementing eldercare programs can benefit employees and employers with worker retention, productivity, stress levels and health among workers. Some examples of programs include:
• Referral to caregiver resources including in-home care companies, senior placement companies, health care advisors, senior move managers and more.
• Having caregiver resources speak to working caregivers and provide information at the workplace.
• On-site support groups for working caregivers.
These workplace benefits can help working family caregivers balance their work and personal lives while attending to the necessary caregiving responsibilities. The company can benefit from improved employee retention which saves money as well as recruitment efforts to attract the most talented individuals.
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The 3 C’s to In-Home Care and Assisted Living
by Frank Samson, Certified Senior Advisor · Comments (0)
01
Jan
OK, you’re back from spending time with your parents or other loved ones and realize they’re not as independent as they used to be or they need more assistance than they’ve had previously. The decision is whether to get someone to come into their home (more frequently) or having them move into a location that provides more supervision and care such as assisted living. Let’s take a look at these two options:
In-home Care
CARE – Most home care is nonmedical care provided by trained caregivers. However, some home care can only be delivered by licensed, health care professionals. Caregivers can be hired through an agency, registry, or privately, and because every state has authority to license and regulate its home care agency system, there are often variations in licensure requirements and regulations from state to state.
COSTS – According to the 2012 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs, the national average rate for non-medical care runs $21/hour. Rates are different from one metropolitan area to another and rates are higher for medical or nurse assistance at home.
CAUTION – Caregivers can be hired from an agency or they can be hired as a private or independent caregiver. Be careful if you are considering hiring a private or independent caregiver, since the individual becomes your employee and you become the employer. On the other hand, if you hire an agency, they may be a little higher in cost but will screen caregivers and do thorough background checks, assume full liability for all care provided, supervise caregivers, cover auto insurance, take responsibility for caregivers’ benefits, vacation days, and sick days and have a replacement caregiver available in case your regular caregiver calls in sick.
Though most seniors want to stay at home, if they are going to be home alone just with a caregiver coming in at different times, social interaction is extremely important, especially with those suffering from dementia. In this type of situation, strongly consider Adult Day Care in your community if in-home care is going to be your option.
Assisted Living
CARE – Assisted Living options range from small, family Residential Care Homes to larger, full-service communities with hundreds of residents. The smaller locations are similar to living in someone’s home with live-in caregivers who provide assistance. The larger locations (communities) are more like Senior Apartments with caregivers providing 24/7 assistance. More and more seniors are becoming residents of small, large and specialized Assisted Living facilities including dementia care. Generally speaking, Assisted Living is for people that need help with the activities of daily living (ADL’s). ADL’s are considered the routine activities that people tend do everyday without needing assistance. There are six basic ADL’s, including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking) and continence. If someone has some form of dementia, like Alzheimer’s there are locations that are licensed to properly care for individuals with this disease.
COSTS – According to the 2012 MetLife Market Survey, the national average monthly base rate in an assisted living community was $3,550 in 2012. . Regardless of size, base rate fees often cover only some of the total costs of needed assisted living services. Communities will vary on the number of services that are included in the base rate. The national average monthly base rate for Alzheimer’s and dementia care is $4,807.
CAUTION – There are many choices for those needing assisted living and/or dementia care and supervision. Selecting the wrong community or residential care home for your loved one can make things even more difficult. Consider using a professional in senior care placement who is familiar with the various options, including care, costs and location. They can then suggest the best options for your loved one to continue to age in a safe place.
OVERVIEW
The MetLife Report on Aging in Place 2.0, Rethinking Solutions to the Home Care Challenge” states “although a large majority of older Americans say they want to age at home, it is often more easily said than done. Today’s care infrastructure, technologies, existing housing, funding sources, and the businesses and services available are not being fully realized in order to achieve the promise most hope for as America ages.” In addition, hiring in-home help may be a temporary fix for a permanent problem that will turn into being more expensive. Dementia is always going to progress, and a person with dementia is going to become less functional and more needy over time. Be careful of the promises you make to loved ones regarding long-term care. You may be promising something that could be less safe at a far higher cost.
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Long-Term Care Myths and Facts (Part 1)
by Frank Samson, Certified Senior Advisor · Comments (1)
30
Sep
When families are confronted with having to make decisions about the care of a parent or other loved one, their understanding about long-term care is quite often very different from the facts. This process can be very stressful both financially and emotionally, so I hope by sharing this series of myths and facts in long-term care will help by reducing the stress associated with this process and better prepare for costs associated in long-term care.
Myth: If someone cannot live at home safely anymore, they will ultimately have to go to a Nursing Home.
FACT: Though this was a reality several years ago, there are many more options in today’s world. The reality of long-term care can be quite different than the nursing home setting many envision. Long-term care may involve assistance with “activities of daily living (ADL’s),” such as eating, bathing, dressing, walking, toileting, or taking medications. Some may have multiple chronic health problems such as cancer, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes) and cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementias. Long-term care may include a variety of settings including in-home care (medical and non-medical) and Assisted Living options from small, residential care homes to larger multi-level communities. Those who have not yet been confronted with long-term care of a parent or other loved one will be pleasantly surprised by the many choices and options they have compared to what their grandparents experienced.
Myth: There is less risk associated with long-term care than with other life events that can impact an individual’s financial security.
FACT: There is a greater risk of needing long-term care than many other life events. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “about 70 percent of people over age 65 will require some type of long-term care services during their lifetime.” In comparison, insurance professionals cite that the probability of losing your home to a fire is 1 in 1,200 and that the chance of having a car accident is 1 in 240. Although most people have a car, homeowners, and health insurance, few have planned to protect themselves against the much more likely risk of needing long-term care.
Myth: The risk of needing long-term care is greatest when a person turns 65 years of age.
FACT: The oldest old (individuals who reach 85 years and older) are the ones most likely to need help with activities of daily living. The average age of an assisted living resident is 86.9 years old. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between 2010 and 2030, the age 75-84 group will increase by more than 86 percent, the age 85+ group by 57 percent, and the overall age 75+ group by 77 percent.
Myth: Both Men and women are equally at risk for needing long-term care.
FACT: Women face a greater likelihood than men of needing long-term care. Longer life expectancies for women increase the chances of them reaching the 85-plus age group. This means that women are more likely not only to need long-term care but also to outlive husbands and caregivers. Approximately two-thirds of assisted living residents and nursing home patients are female.
Myth: Home care is less expensive than assisted living or nursing home care.
FACT: Long-term care costs are dependent on the type of care and duration needed. Depending on the type and amount of services used, receiving home care may or may not be less expensive than being in an assisted living location or nursing home. In many cases, home care is a cost-effective alternative greatly preferred by individuals who want to stay in their own home. According to the 2011 MetLife Market Survey of Long-Term Care Costs, below are the average costs in the United States:
• In-home, non-medical care: $21 per hour or approximately $15,000/month if 24/7 care were needed.
• Assisted Living – $3,477/month
• Skilled Nursing – $6,420/month
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Handling the Stress of Long-Distance Caregiving
by Frank Samson, Certified Senior Advisor · Comments (0)
19
Aug
Long-distance caregiving continues to be a growing trend with difficult challenges for adult children. The Pew Research Center estimates that one out of every 8 Adults in America between the ages of 40 and 60 is raising children of their very own and tending to aging parents. Plus, between 7-10 million adults care for their parents from far away.
Every aspect of caregiving tend to be difficult from afar including determining the level of care needed to finding good local care providers to managing the quality of care. The greatest challenge for long-distance caregivers include how to know when a senior needs help, given their loved one sounds perfectly fine on the phone and perhaps in emails or letters. Other difficulties are certainly not knowing just how to aid local siblings with caregiving; finding local professional caregiving help; checking up on a parent’s medical care; and finding time to visit them to help take care of their personal affairs, financial paperwork and residential safety.
Other challenges include providing respite care for a live-in caregiver, helping parents decide if it may be time to move from their residence to a safer environment like assisted living and not being present for the whole period of time when a parent’s life may be ending. Many long- distance caregivers feel guilty about not doing enough and concern themselves with having the ability to afford taking time away from work, leaving their family and all the costs associated with travel.
A good way to meet these challenges is to generate a solid care plan for the senior. The Family Caregiver Alliance Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers (request a copy by emailing frank@seniorcareauthority.com), has a step-by-step guide for families to:
• Assess the care status
• Develop a care team
• Hold a family meeting
• Access local agencies
Determine exactly what the senior needs help doing and how much assistance is needed. Is help needed with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) including dressing, bathing, eating, transferring oneself and toileting? What about cooking, shopping, household tasks, laundry, taking medications? Observe the senior during the day and find out which activities are the most challenging. Ask the senior where support is needed most. Chatting with the senior’s doctor can also help determine where help would be beneficial. A detailed understanding saves time and expense in the end because the help received is well aligned with the senior’s needs.
Family meetings along with other communications have become easier to coordinate with web conference calls, video chatting, texting and personal websites. Regular conference calls are the way to get updated on a parent’s health. The adult child needs to be sure they’ve got written permission to receive their parent’s medical and financial information. Onsite caregivers should be aware of exactly what the family wants should the senior becomes ill or has an accident.
Today, children who live far from their loved ones can monitor a parent’s health using their computers or phones using medical devices inside the senior’s home that measure and distribute vital signs, oxygen saturation, blood-sugar readings, weight, temperature, and motion detection. The Internet communicates the results to the senior’s family and doctor.
Overseeing care of loved ones from afar increases emotional and psychological stress. Many community and online resources, support groups and organizations offer help and guidance. Though each person’s situation is unique, with the right support from others, as well as the senior’s involvement wherever possible, the adult child living a long way away will feel more at ease knowing their aging parent is safe and taken care of.
Interview with Eric Hall, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
by Frank Samson, Certified Senior Advisor · Comments (0)
13
Jun
I had the distinct pleasure to interview Eric Hall, the CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Mr. Hall has captured the attention of the White House, Congress, state legislators and other government officials about the importance of early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. To listen to Eric Hall’s interview, click here.
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My interview with Harry Lorraine is a must listen. Harry is touted by Time Magazine as the “The Yoda of Memory Training.” He talks about untrained vs. trained memory, “senior moments,” help for those with forms of dementia and much more…a must listen! Click here.
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Be Careful What You Promise To Your Spouse, Partner or Parents
by Frank Samson, Certified Senior Advisor · Comments (0)
10
Jan
On January 1, 2011, baby boomers began turning 65-years-old. In fact, a baby boomer will turn 65 every eight seconds, and by 2030, there will be twice as many people over the age of 65 as there currently exist today.
As baby boomers begin to reach retirement age, more and more discussion is taking place about the aging process. One topic being discussed among families, aging in place, is the idea that it is normal for the majority of people to want to live at home as they age. The MetLife Report on Aging in Place 2.0, Rethinking Solutions to the Home Care Challenge” (September 2010) states “although a large majority of older Americans say they want to Age in Place, it is often more easily said than done. Today’s care infrastructure, technologies, existing housing, funding sources,
and the businesses and services available for Aging in Place are not being fully
realized in order to achieve the promise most hope for as America ages.”
Though staying at home is certainly the choice of the elderly, it may not be the safest or least costly choice. Below are a couple examples of comments I’ve heard from clients which are all too common:
“I promised my wife I would never put her in a convalescent home,” said a caring husband about his wife with Alzheimer’s who is also a fall and wander risk. NOTE: The home is not safe for someone in her condition. The husband is in poor health and all three children live out of state and have jobs and their own children to take of.
“I gave my word to my father that he would not go to a nursing home, and if needed, I would make sure he gets the proper care at his home. He has lived in this home for the last 50 years.” NOTE: Because of the father’s condition, he cannot be left alone, so in order to live at home, he needs 24-hour assistance, 7 days per week. Due to the significant cost for this, the father’s money will be depleted in less than one year.
There are two misconceptions that many have regarding long-term care:
1. “If I don’t stay home, I’ll need to go to a Nursing Home”
There was a time when nursing homes were the main type of facility for long-term care. Many of us remember going to visit loves ones at these locations with horrible smells and less than adequate care. Today, nursing homes are mainly set up for short-term stays after being hospitalized for recovery and strengthening. Those who need to be in nursing homes for long-term care are either on Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) or need medical care (i.e. – IV’s, feeding tubes, wound care, coma care, quadriplegics). Most people still believe that if they are not taken care of at their own home, they will have to go to a Nursing or Convalescent Home. That is simply not true.
2. “Assisted Living is another name for a Nursing Home”
There are approximately 1,300 Nursing Homes and just under 8,000 Assisted Living locations in the State of California. Therefore, far more people who need assistance reside in assisted living versus skilled nursing. Assisted Living options range from small, family Residential Care Homes to larger, full-service communities with hundreds of residents. The smaller locations are similar to living in someone’s home with live-in caregivers who provide assistance. The larger locations (communities) are more like Senior Apartments with caregivers providing 24/7 assistance.
More and more seniors are becoming residents of small, large and specialized Assisted Living facilities including dementia care. Generally speaking, Assisted Living is for people that need help with the activities of daily living (ADL’s). ADL’s are considered the routine activities that people tend do everyday without needing assistance. There are six basic ADL’s, including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking) and continence.
Be careful of the promises you make to loved ones regarding long-term care. You may be promising something that could be less safe at a far higher cost.
Frank M. Samson is Founder of Senior Care Authority based in Sonoma and also hosts “The Aging Boomers” on KSVY 91.3 or can be listened to live at www.ksvy.com, every Monday at 2pm PT. The company provides free assistance to families in helping them find the best Independent, Assisted Living and Residential Care Homes for their loved ones. He can be reached at 707.939.8744 or e-mailed at frank@seniorcareauthority.com. The company website is www.seniorcareauthority.com.
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