New York Times reporter Jane Gross recently moderated Taking Care: Helping Loved Ones as They Age, an interesting discussion on medical, financial and legal questions that need to be considered as people age. Experts on the various issues surrounding eldercare were gathered to share their insights into the best ways to deal with these issues…
A Sudden Shock to the System – Unexpected issues of long term care are discussed by Carol Levine, Dr. Audrey Chun and Vincent J. Russo.
The Fallacy of “Aging in Place” – M. David Vail, executive director of Atria Assisted Living in Stratford, Conn, talks …read more

The costs of Alzheimer’s are mounting as more people contract this disease and more caregivers must take time from work or even early retirement.  These costs can involve:
*Medical expenses
*Home health care
*Nursing home residencies
*Lost work time and wages
*Sitters and/or day care
*Caregiver’s out-of-pocket expenses to support the family member
*The unmeasurable cost of stress on families
In California, these factors are being recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter with the formation of In Good Company.  An article, Combating the costs of Alzheimer’s, in the Ventura County Star, by Jenni Mintz, explains what is being done through this newly formed nonprofit organization.
Launched a few …read more