Archive for August 2015
Visiting Angels help seniors
By Monica Cane POSTED August 24, 2015 1:34 a.m. Establishing and maintaining independence is a universal desire beginning somewhere around the age of 2 when toddlers begin to express their true “I can do it myself” feelings. That independent desire grows during the determined teen years, self-sufficient adult years and continues well into the senior…
Read MoreVisiting Angels needs Caregivers, incl nights/weekends!! (Wakefield, Stoneham area)
Visiting Angels has an immediate need for various non-medical home care clients. Our caregivers assist with showers and hygiene, provide meal preparation, perform light housekeeping and provide companionship to our clients, and much more. Criteria include, but are not limited to: * Must be dependable, punctual, and compassionate * Understanding/experience with Hospice * Must be…
Read MoreMore Long-term Care Concerns
By THOMAS SCHRETTE AND JOHN ALAN CASH (Health Insurance Guys) Dear Tom and Alan: I think this whole long-term care deal is a scam. Man, I’ve got health insurance, homeowners insurance, car insurance, life insurance (my wife made me get it), house payments, taxes and on and on! How am I supposed to get extra money to pay for a…
Read MoreHelping Aging Parents
By Marilyn Campbell Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Antonio M. Taguba says his life changed forever during a family reunion in 2006, starting with an announcement from his mother. “She said she wanted to have a family meeting,” said Taguba, a retired Army major general, who lives in Alexandria. “We thought she was healthy … but…
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