By Rev. Mark L. Barden Grace is a word often heard in the context of Chrisitianity. Yet, its deepest meaning… Read more »
Category: Caregiver Support Articles
Alzheimer’s Disease Co-morbidities
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder that affects patient’s memory, language, and judgment, decision making, planning and… Read more »
A Profile of Older Americans: 2010
Highlights • The older population (65+) numbered 39.6 million in 2009, an increase of 4.3 million or 12.5% since 1999• The… Read more »
What Are my Rights as a Patient?
Federal law requires that all individuals receiving home care services be informed of their rights as a patient. Following is… Read more »
God’s Hands and Feet – So Many Ways to Serve
What’s our purpose if not to help others? As God’s hands and feet in a troubled world, we are taught to… Read more »
Medicare Premium, Deductible and Co-Pay Charges for 2011
The basic premium for Medicare Part B will be $115.40 a month in 2011, up from $110.50 in 2010 (a… Read more »
Crime Safety!!
One of the best ways to ensure that you can enjoy your golden years is to live your life cautiously,… Read more »
Caregivers Can Fly with their Dreams Too!
By Kim Atchley Many in the Upstate have become excited about the impending arrival of Southwest Airlines. The reported low… Read more »
What NOT to Say: Talking to the Bereaved: Avoid Platitudes
People sometimes worry that they will say the wrong thing. Our goal is to help people express their feelings, not… Read more »
How Can Our Faith & Our Congregations Help Us Age?
In a Calvin and Hobbes cartoon, Calvin’s 3rd grade teacher asks him what state he lives in and he replies,… Read more »
