Eastern Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman Advocate Program

Paying for long-term care is expensive and confusing. The following link offers information to clarify the role of Medicare, Medicaid and other income sources to cover the costs of long-term care:
http://longtermcare.gov/the-basics/who-pays-for-long-term-care/

Who Pays for Long-Term Care? - Long-Term Care Information Learn more about which public programs, specifically Medicare and Medicaid, cover long-term care services and what private payment options are available.

Nursing Homes Are Getting Better (But They're Not Perfect Yet) The next generation of nursing homes is working to shed old stereotypes.

September is Healthy Aging Month and this year focuses on healthy lifestyles. Follow the link below for healthy lifestyle suggestions:

Healthy Aging Month 2015 | American Recall Center The number of aging Americans 65 or older is on the rise — 40.3 million according to the latest U.S. Census, or 13 percent of the U.S. population, says Hea

Looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Are you interested in improving the lives of those living in long-term care and assisted living facilities? Consider the Ombudsman Advocate Volunteer Program! Contact us at 402-444-6536 for more information.

Dementia is a disorder that touches the lives of many. The causes of dementia vary with Alzheimer's accounting for 60-80% of cases according to the Alzheimer's Association. Read more below:

Dementia | Signs, Symptoms & Diagnosis Dementia symptoms, signs, causes, tests, diagnosis, stages, treatment and care - learn about dementia and how it relates to Alzheimer's and memory loss. Understand the association between serious mental decline and normal aging and why 'senility' and 'senile dementia' aren't correct references.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Even adults need immunizations. Check out the following schedule to see if your immunizations are up to date (there are two pages to this document so be sure to scroll down to see all information).

www.cdc.gov

If you or someone you know has a friend or relative in a nursing home, the following information may be helpful:

Five Steps to Resolving Common Nursing Home Problems - JUSTICE IN AGING By popular demand, we’ve updated and re-released 20 Common Nursing Home Problems—and How to Resolve Them. This guide discusses some of the most common—and most problematic—nursing home practices, and explains what residents and family members can do to fight back. Here’s a sneak-peek summary of how…

There are many benefits to intergenerational interaction and initiatives that offer intergenerational opportunities are on the rise. One such initiative is outlined below:

Blog | Surgeon General and YMCA Team Up to Promote Intergenerational Health: A New Way to Move Appearing together on a panel at the White House Conference on Aging today at the White House, Surge

Read below for information on a research study being conducted here in Omaha at the University of Nebraska Medical Center:

Can Technology Ease The Burden Of Caring For People With Dementia? Things like activity trackers and sensors might make it easier to keep people with dementia safe and help caregivers. Researchers are going to test that idea in the real world.

Assisted Living Facilities offer an alternative living option to persons with dementia. This article discusses the present policy climate involving Assisted Living Facilities and whether or not current policy is doing enough to protect persons with dementia from abuse and neglect within these living environments.

Policies to Protect Persons With Dementia in Assisted Living: Déjà Vu All Over Again? We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Find out more

Reverse Mortgage Ads target older adults on a frequent basis. These ads often foster misunderstanding of the actual workings and risks of a reverse mortgage loan. Follow the link below to learn more about reverse mortgage facts:

http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201506_cfpb_consumer-advisory-dont-be-misled-by-reverse-mortgage-advertising.pdf

files.consumerfinance.gov

For information on a variety of issues faced by older adults and their family caregivers, follow this link:
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Resources/Factsheets/Index.aspx

Factsheets