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Month: September 2019

What Causes Parkinson’s Disease?

What Causes Parkinson’s Disease?

3 years ago by Elder Options of TexasLong Term Care

Many have asked, “what causes Parkinson’s Disease?” Parkinson’s disease is primarily caused by low and falling dopamine levels. A person with Parkinson’s has abnormally low dopamine levels. Dopamine-generating cells, known as dopaminergic neurons (types of nerve cells) in the substantia nigra part of the brain have died.… Read More

Alzheimer Risk Factors and Prevention

Alzheimer Risk Factors and Prevention

3 years ago by Elder Options of TexasAlzheimer's

Find Texas Alzheimer’s Memory Care Facilities: An estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019. This number includes an estimated 5.6 million people age 65 and older and approximately 200,000 individuals under age 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s… Read More

What is Early Onset Alzheimer’s?

What is Early Onset Alzheimer’s?

3 years ago by Elder Options of TexasAlzheimer's

Click Here to Find Texas Memory Care Facilities Most people think of Alzheimer’s as a disease that affects only the elderly. But people as young as 30 or 40 can exhibit symptoms of the disease, although that is very rare—more commonly, early onset Alzheimer’s starts… Read More

Age Related Memory Loss

Age Related Memory Loss

3 years ago by Elder Options of TexasMemory Care

Find Texas Memory Care Facilities: Age-related memory loss is often a normal part of aging, and if experienced, doesn’t necessarily mean you or a loved one has Alzheimer’s. But since irreversible dementia’s can often present the same mild memory symptoms at first as less serious… Read More

Paying for Home Health Care

Paying for Home Health Care

3 years ago by Elder Options of TexasHome Health / Hospice

Click Here to Find Texas Home Health Care Agencies Home health care may be covered by your insurance, it just depends on your policy, as every health care policy is different. You can also get coverage for home health agency services through Medicare, Medicaid, or… Read More

Are Caregiver Expenses Tax Deductible?

Are Caregiver Expenses Tax Deductible?

3 years ago by Elder Options of TexasCaregiving

Internal Revenue Service allows family caregivers to claim anyone related by blood, marriage, adoption or even friends as dependents — if both parties meet the IRS requirements. There is no requirement that the parent be a dependent for the medical expenses to be deductible by… Read More

What is Long Term Care?

What is Long Term Care?

3 years ago by Elder Options of TexasLong Term Care

Find Texas Long-Term Care Insurance When most people think of long-term care for the elderly, they think of nursing homes. But it can involve much more than that. It also means home health care and personal care, and help with chores, all of which can… Read More

Myths and Realities About Assisted Living

Myths and Realities About Assisted Living

3 years ago by Elder Options of TexasAssisted Living

Find Texas Assisted Living Facilities There are plenty myths and realities about assisted living – ideas that can hurt your chances of making the right choice. If you’re considering a move to an assisted living facility for yourself or for a loved one, here are… Read More

Reverse Mortgage Eligibility

Reverse Mortgage Eligibility

3 years ago by Elder Options of TexasProfessional Services

Click Here to Find a Texas Reverse Mortgage Lender The basic requirements to qualify for a reverse mortgage loan include: the youngest borrower on title must be at least 62 years old, live in the home as their primary residence and have sufficient home equity. Borrowers must also meet… Read More

What is a Geriatric Care Manager / Aging Life Care Professional?

What is a Geriatric Care Manager / Aging Life Care Professional?

3 years ago by Elder Options of TexasCare Managers

Click Here to Find a Texas Geriatric Care Manager   A Geriatric Care Manager, also now known as an Aging Life Care Professional, is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives… Read More

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DID YOU KNOW that the Texas baby boomer generation is projected to yield an elder population of 5.9 million, or 19.4 percent of the state’s total population in 2030. Our goal is to provide useful articles and resources specifically for Texas boomer grand parents, children with aging parents, and caregivers.

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