by smommaerts | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog
Getting a flu shot often protects you from coming down with the flu. And although the flu shot doesn’t always provide total protection, the experts at the CDC and Mayo Clinic say that it’s definitely worth getting. This year’s annual flu shot will...
by smommaerts | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog, Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than just memory. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, living with this disease can also cause changes in orientation to time and place, decreased sound judgment, sensory changes including vision, feeling, hearing, etc. The...
by smommaerts | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog, Medicare, Social Security
The Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services have announced changes for their programs for 2021. These changes are summarized in the chart below. ITEM20202021Cost of Living Increase1.60%1.30%Quarter of Coverage$1,410$1,470Maximum...
by smommaerts | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog
You may have called ADRC and spoke to a staff member over the phone or perhaps you stopped in and met with someone directly. Whichever form of communication you may have used, you likely did not learn much about the individual assisting you. This is because our goal...
by smommaerts | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
Though the holiday season can easily become overwhelming, it is also a time to relax and take some time to appreciate the positive aspects about life. A caregiving journey with a loved one with dementia can at times be chaotic and stressful, but if you take a few...
