Tag Archives: senior care
What Is the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit?
”Aid and attendance” is a commonly used term for a little-known veterans’ disability income. The official title of this benefit is “Pension.” The reason for using “aid and attendance” to refer to Pension is that many veterans or their single surviving spouses can become eligible if they have a regular need for the aid… Read More »
Average Cost of a Nursing Home Inches Closer to $80,000 a Year
Although the US economy has seen price rollbacks during the last year, long-term care providers have actually been raising rates, according to the 2009 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs. Private room nursing home rates rose 3.3 percent to an average of $79,935 a year… Read More »
Caregiver Burnout
While the caregiving role can be enormously rewarding, it also means a lot of sacrifice on the part of the caregiver and their family. Caregivers generally start taking on a few tasks at a time, however the need generally expands and with each increase, caregivers forfeit more of their personal lives. The average family… Read More »
Seminar Event!
The Law Office of Angela N. Manz and Care Connect of Hampton Roads will be hosting a free information session to answer your Senior Care Questions. Registration is free! Seminar dates: July 28th, August 25th, September 29th 2:30 pm – Virginia Beach Central Library To register, call Angela at 757-271-6275. Don’t miss this great… Read More »