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SPECIAL

Each November 11th on Veter-ans Day we celebrate and honor the heroism of so many who served the United States through their service in the military. As a sign of gratitude the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers many programs and ser-vices for veterans and their surviving spouses. The War Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Pension is one of special interest to veterans and their spouses who may require assistance with ac-tivities of daily living. The Aid and At-tendance benefit is designed to sup-plement, or in some instances cover, the cost of Assisted Living care. With a total maximum benefit of $22,113 annually there is great incentive for completing the application process, but specific criteria must be met to qualify, below are several:• The Veteran had to serve a mini-

mum of 90 days of active military service and at least one day of that service had to occur during a period of war. The veteran’s discharge had to be under condi-tions other than dishonorable.

• The veteran or surviving spouse need assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, or feeding. Documen-tation showing the need for assis-tance with activities of daily living, in the form of the assisted living community resident assessment, and physician’s resident assess-ment must be provided for aid and attendance benefits at some point during the claim processing.

• Income and net worth limits must also be met since this is a need based program. From application to completion

the Aid and Attendance Pension pro-cess can be a daunting task. Several local advisers offer assistance as they guide through the maze of paper-work. If you have any questions re-garding this procedure or would like more information on how to contact an adviser please feel free to contact Sheila McArdle RN, Executive Direc-tor of Tapestry House Assisted Living and Gardens of Roswell Assisted Liv-ing at (770) 649-0808.

Do you qualify for Veteran’s assistance?

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There are many reasons why our clients stay happy with Advantage Senior Care. Agency owner, Carolyn Mat-tingly, stays close to her cli-ents and their families to as-sure piece of mind and client satisfaction. We understand what is important to families in need of quality in-home care. • Clients want an agency

that does not require an up-front deposit to begin service and will not re-quire an extensive notice to end service.

• Clients want a caregiver who is an experienced State licensed certified nursing assistant (CNA) and carefully selected for superior service. All of our caregivers go through a thorough screen-ing process prior to being selected to serve our clients. Besides detailed interviews, confirm-ing their state CNA license, and conducting a complex background check, we interview both business and personal references. As a result, we hire only the best caregivers.

• Clients want to form a strong bond and trust-ing relationship with their caregiver and so do we. Only with continuity of care can the best and most caring assistance be provided. We guarantee that the same caregiver(s) will be with our clients throughout the term of service.

• Clients want to be sure that their billing and the daily record of caregiver duties are ac-curate. Our electronic time tracking software requires that our CNAs sign in and out using the client’s home phone and an 800 number. There will never be any doubt as to the precise

time our caregivers spend serving you or your loved one. The CNA documents daily tasks in the Client Care Plan Book for accurate re-cord keeping.• Clients want their im-portant medical care records organized, up to date and easily assessable for the family, physicians, the hos-pital and other facilities that provide care. We provide our clients with a Health and Medical Records Organizer free of charge. Included are pages for the list of medica-

tions, medical history, doctor visits, hospitaliza-tions, surgeries, and record of falls along with a medical address book.

• Clients want that extra care and training for the family caregivers that help prepare for the clients’ safety and well-being. We know that family caregivers are often faced with unex-pected and stressful situations. Our goal is to provide the family with many valuable tools and resources to help the family better under-stand and cope with many senior care issues. Among these are: • An important assessment tool to help

families plan ahead for life stages of their loved ones

• An award winning Fall Prevention Check-list booklet

• A workbook to help resolve transporta-tion Issues

• Effective communications for loved ones with dementia

• Oxygen safety in the home

Why Clients Are So Happy With Advantage In-Home Senior Care

Most couples would say they were firm in their com-mitment when they took their marriage vows. Time and cir-cumstances pull many apart, but those who make it 30, 40, 50, even 60 + years probably consider themselves on solid ground. However, it’s not un-common for couples who have spent most of their lives togeth-er to face the threat of separa-tion in later years because of varying health needs. Differ-ences in health and cognitive abilities can have a significant impact on the relation-ship dynamic, as one partner steps into the caregiving role. This often creates stress for both that can make time togeth-er difficult and time apart worrisome.

“One of the hidden benefits we’ve seen with our couples, is that because we have a nurse and a trained caregiving staff on-site 24/7, we’re able to give them back their personal space in a way that alleviates guilt, fear, and very real physi-cal and emotional strain, allowing them to better enjoy their time together,” said Jan Boatright, executive director of Belmont

Village at Johns Creek. “Be-tween the support we pro-vide in terms of healthcare, therapy and daily living, and the range of lifestyle options, both spouses are able to comfortably interact with peers socially and maintain their mental and physical fitness, nutrition, spirituality and creativity in ways that are appropriate to each part-ner’s needs.”

Belmont Village is a pre-mier provider of independent living, as-sisted living and memory care. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, transporta-tion services, and a full daily calendar of fitness and social activities and events. Physical, occupational and speech thera-pies are available and a licensed nurse is on-site 24/7. Enrichment programs in-clude MBA Club®, for more active resi-dents focused on maintaining brain and body. Belmont Village also provides a dedicated Person-Centered Living® program for Alzheimer’s care. For more information, please visit www.belmontvil-lage.com or call 770-813-9505.

Belmont Village offers support for couples with varying needs

Does it seem like your loved one’s need for care is continually changing along with the cost associated with that care? Are you caught off guard with ad-ditional expenses during these tough economic times? Are you questioning how long you will be able to afford quali-ty care for someone that means so much to you?

Finding the right mix of “peace of mind” and economic value for the ser-vices rendered to a frail loved one can be a difficult situation. Often times, families searching for care for a loved one are lured in with incentives such as special introductory rates and waived entrance fees. Only to find that considerations for specific care weren’t accounted for

causing additional fees and quickly es-calating the overall cost of care.

To avoid surprise expenses it is im-perative that families carefully explore all options available. This can seem to be a daunting task but in the end the secu-rity of knowing your care choice is one that you can feel good about long term is worth the extra effort. A move can be hard on an aging loved one, every effort made to assure it is a positive long term decision will be worth it.

Hearthstone Assisted Living Com-munity prides itself on easing this pro-cess by providing peace of mind and

Peace of Mind and Financial Certainty

See HEARTHSTONE, Page 5

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financial certainty for our families thru transpar-ency of care at one simple all inclusive rate. From the time that you enter our doors, you will feel the warmth and compassion that is an integral part of daily life here. Our team values each person’s indi-viduality and their personal needs with the respect that each person deserves. We work to enhance

the life of each individual producing comfort and security.

Come for a tour of our cozy, tranquil assisted living community located in the heart of Roswell. We are a small 24 suite property providing the ut-most in personal care and attention for your loved one and all for one low monthly fee of $ 2595 with only the addition of Supportive Care for residents requiring assistance with incontinence issues.. Come home to peace of mind, come home to Hearthstone.

• Alzheimer and Dementia Care• Transportation and Errands• Bathing, Dressing and Light Housekeeping

• 24/7 and Live-in Caregivers• Assisted Living Placement Assistance• Custom and Flexible Schedules

Senior Helpers: Matt Fredenberg, Elizabeth Jackson, Pam Hodgson, Hutch Hodgson

770.442.2154 Ask about our interactive caregivers.

The Holidays are quickly approaching. Now is the time to schedule extra care for your loved ones to maximize the Holi-day Season. We all look forward to family, friends, parties and travel during this time so; take the time now to plan for the care of your loved ones during this busy time. Senior Helpers care-fully selects

Caregivers to provide the best possible care for your loved one. Caregivers can even stay with your loved one while you go out-of-town for the Holidays!

Senior Helpers can assist your loved one anywhere they are staying: their/your home, in-dependent/assisted living, hos-pital, Rehab center…

Caregivers can provide com-panionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, fall risk care, transportation, as well as help with bathing, dressing, and other activities of daily living.

Senior Helpers Caregivers are screened and trained to pro-vide excellent care for your loved one. Custom short and long term shifts are available from one hour a day to twenty-four hour and live-in care.

The first step is for Pam to come and meet with you and your loved one. During this

free assessment, Pam comes up with the best plan to meet the needs of your loves one. Pam matches a caregiver with your loved one, based on personality and level of care need-ed.

Q: My husband uses a walker and needs a lot of help on a daily basis. We always have all of our children and grandchildren over for the Holidays, and I need some extra help, can you help??

PAM: Yes! Our lov-ing caregivers can as-sist your husband dur-ing the Holidays so that you can focus on host-ing and preparing for your family to come vis-it! Call Pam to discuss your exact needs and how Senior Helpers can help!

Q: My husband and I have lived in our home for 35 years in North Fulton and it I time to start looking for assisted livings options. Is this something that Senior Helpers can help us with?

PAM: Yes we can! We work closely with Assisted Livings in the area and we would love to help guide you in the right direc-tion to find the perfect commu-nity for you and your husband. This is a FREE service that we offer!

Q: My Mother is 87 and lives in our guest suite in the basement. She LOVES this time of year and LOVES buy-ing presents, wrapping, hosting etc. I work full-time and do not have the time (or energy!) to help her with all of this. What are my options?

PAM: Our Care-givers, or Personal Assistants, can help your Mother (which in turns helps you a lot) with many things dur-ing the Holidays: Driv-ing to Holiday Events and Shopping, Gift Wrapping & assistance with getting ready for events…and so much more!

Senior Helpers is a family owned and

managed company based in Al-pharetta that serves the Greater North Atlanta Area. They are State-licensed and insured and provides professional and loving caregivers.

SENIOR HELPERS

FOCuSES ON:•DependabilityofService•Peaceofmindforthefamily•HighQualityoflifeforourCli-

ents•ContinuityofCaregivers•OpenandEffectiveCommu-

nication

The holidays are a special time and with a little planning, you will be able to enjoy your family and friends to the maxi-mum. Please give Pam a call today at 770.442.2154 so that she can meet your loved one and set up your Senior Helper Caregiver!

Ask Pam… Your Expert in Holiday Senior Care

Please Send Your Questionsto:

phodgson@seniorhelpers.com

Pam Hodgson Senior Helpers 770-442-2154

294 South Main Street #500

Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

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Our commitment to our clients goes beyond ensuring they make it to their appointments safely and on time…

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It’s about being discreet. It’s about our clients having a sense

of pride when they call to schedule a ride.

Regardless of your destination; whether it’s a medical appointment at Emory or a Musical at the Fox Theater, you never have to worry about call-ing additional attention to yourself by showing up in a vehicle that is more concerned about advertising its own business than getting you safely and discreetly to your destination.

If there is someplace you need to be but are hesitant to ask friends or family for a ride, your worries are over. With Mobility Partners you will never miss out on anything again! Our experi-enced Mobility Specialists understand the value of being courteous, punctual, and are sensitive to the needs of those individuals with limited mobility. Each specialist is trained in client safety and passes a Mobility Partner’s background check. We offer a range of transporta-tion services to get you where you need to go.

Call us today at 678-221-4006 or vis-it our website at www.MobilityPartners.org to schedule your ride.

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