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September 2, 2015

Title: Care Giving: Help and Hope
Topic: Caregiving

Discussed by Chris Orestis
with Life Care Funding (www.LifeCareFunding.com)

Part 1 of 4

We all grow old. There is no stopping it. We know this. But when it comes down to it, are you prepared for the inevitable? If you have siblings, you need to talk to them now about where your parents will live when they get too old to be on their own. Don’t wait until a crisis occurs and emotions run high. Do it now.

This issue doesn’t just apply to aging parents, though. If your spouse has a stroke or is involved in a catastrophic car accident, they might need long-term healthcare. Where is the best place for them: an assisted living center or home? The decision involves a great deal more than just what you “feel” is right.

Chris Orestis is with Life Care Funding  He has some great advice that we all need to hear. “This is one of the toughest issues a family will ever face. Few people plan for it. They don’t know the difference between the facilities. They don’t know the cost involved,” Chris says. He will cover all these issues, and more, during this and the next three segments.

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Title: Part 2 of 4 - Care Giving: Help and Hope
Topic: Caregiving

Discussed by Chris Orestis
with Life Care Funding (www.LifeCareFunding.com)

When it comes to caring for an aging or ill loved one, there are several different stereotypes that family members often fall in to.

Chris discusses the following in this segment:

Know-It-All – This family member doesn’t want to be involved in the day-to-day decisions, but will instead appear on the scene every few weeks (or less frequently) and then take issue with every decision made in their absence.

Denier – This person can’t accept or admit that the loved one, or they themselves, need care. Chris says that this person is actually the dangerous one. He also refers to ADL: Activity of Daily Living.

Guardian – This family member takes on such roles as power of attorney or trustee, assuming the legal responsibilities within the family.

Bookkeeper – This person focuses on the financial aspects, trying to determine what assets or insurance policies are available to help with the costs of care. Oftentimes, the Guardian and Bookkeeper are the same person.

Chauffeur – This family member drives the loved one to appointments, runs errands, makes grocery runs, etc. The Caretaker and Chauffer area frequently the same person, adding stress to an already stressful situation.

Caretaker – This person provides care for the loved one at home and, without realizing it, becomes a fulltime caregiver. Usually this is a spouse or an adult child, most often a daughter. As this situation evolves, Chris warns people not to let this get out of control. Unless you are a trained nurse or caretaker, this role is not meant for a family member. Let the professionals handle it; that’s their job.

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Title: Part 3 of 4 - Care Giving: Help and Hope
Topic: Caregiving

Discussed by Chris Orestis
with Life Care Funding (www.LifeCareFunding.com)

When it comes to placing a loved one in a nursing care facility, many people are not prepared for the staggering amount of paperwork involved. It can be extremely overwhelming. In addition, social security or Medicare/Medicaid is not going to cover all, if any, of the cost.

Tune in to the next segment with Chris to hear more on this important topic.

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Title: Part 4 of 4 - Care Giving: Help and Hope
Topic: Caregiving

Discussed by Chris Orestis
with Life Care Funding (www.LifeCareFunding.com)

In this final segment with Chris Orestis of Life Care Funding  he discusses the tough issues people face with using Medicare and Medicaid. He warns people about the devastating effects they have on people who aren’t prepared for the costs they will incur if using a long-term care facility. He also gives examples of alternative ways to pay for long-term care.

Life Care Funding is here to help you and your family. Click [here]  for more information.

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August 3, 2015

Title: Care Giving: Help and Hope
Topic: Caregiving

Discussed by Chris Orestis
with Life Care Funding (www.LifeCareFunding.com)

Part 1 of 4

We all grow old. There is no stopping it. We know this. But when it comes down to it, are you prepared for the inevitable? If you have siblings, you need to talk to them now about where your parents will live when they get too old to be on their own. Don’t wait until a crisis occurs and emotions run high. Do it now.

This issue doesn’t just apply to aging parents, though. If your spouse has a stroke or is involved in a catastrophic car accident, they might need long-term healthcare. Where is the best place for them: an assisted living center or home? The decision involves a great deal more than just what you “feel” is right.

Chris Orestis is with Life Care Funding  He has some great advice that we all need to hear. “This is one of the toughest issues a family will ever face. Few people plan for it. They don’t know the difference between the facilities. They don’t know the cost involved,” Chris says. He will cover all these issues, and more, during this and the next three segments.

More from this Guest      More on this Topic      More from this Organization

Title: Part 2 of 4 - Care Giving: Help and Hope
Topic: Caregiving

Discussed by Chris Orestis
with Life Care Funding (www.LifeCareFunding.com)

When it comes to caring for an aging or ill loved one, there are several different stereotypes that family members often fall in to.

Chris discusses the following in this segment:

Know-It-All – This family member doesn’t want to be involved in the day-to-day decisions, but will instead appear on the scene every few weeks (or less frequently) and then take issue with every decision made in their absence.

Denier – This person can’t accept or admit that the loved one, or they themselves, need care. Chris says that this person is actually the dangerous one. He also refers to ADL: Activity of Daily Living.

Guardian – This family member takes on such roles as power of attorney or trustee, assuming the legal responsibilities within the family.

Bookkeeper – This person focuses on the financial aspects, trying to determine what assets or insurance policies are available to help with the costs of care. Oftentimes, the Guardian and Bookkeeper are the same person.

Chauffeur – This family member drives the loved one to appointments, runs errands, makes grocery runs, etc. The Caretaker and Chauffer area frequently the same person, adding stress to an already stressful situation.

Caretaker – This person provides care for the loved one at home and, without realizing it, becomes a fulltime caregiver. Usually this is a spouse or an adult child, most often a daughter. As this situation evolves, Chris warns people not to let this get out of control. Unless you are a trained nurse or caretaker, this role is not meant for a family member. Let the professionals handle it; that’s their job.

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Title: Part 3 of 4 - Care Giving: Help and Hope
Topic: Caregiving

Discussed by Chris Orestis
with Life Care Funding (www.LifeCareFunding.com)

When it comes to placing a loved one in a nursing care facility, many people are not prepared for the staggering amount of paperwork involved. It can be extremely overwhelming. In addition, social security or Medicare/Medicaid is not going to cover all, if any, of the cost.

Tune in to the next segment with Chris to hear more on this important topic.

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Title: Part 4 of 4 - Care Giving: Help and Hope
Topic: Caregiving

Discussed by Chris Orestis
with Life Care Funding (www.LifeCareFunding.com)

In this final segment with Chris Orestis of Life Care Funding  he discusses the tough issues people face with using Medicare and Medicaid. He warns people about the devastating effects they have on people who aren’t prepared for the costs they will incur if using a long-term care facility. He also gives examples of alternative ways to pay for long-term care.

Life Care Funding is here to help you and your family. Click [here]  for more information.

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