by Irish Referral Agency | Apr 20, 2022 | News
The fact is that 40 percent of adults over the age of 65 suffer from memory loss. This is known as “age-associated memory impairment”. Unless there is an obvious underlying medical condition causing this memory loss, it is simply a part of the normal aging process....
by Irish Referral Agency | Apr 10, 2022 | News
If you care for a loved one, whether in their home or in yours, you know it is a full-time job. And, because it is a job to be taken seriously, it is not simply 9 to 5. Sometimes it can last 24-hours a day. This can be IS exhausting. Often caregivers in this...
by Irish Referral Agency | Mar 30, 2022 | News
Some people are blessed with the opportunity to share some of their accumulated wealth with younger family members. Unfortunately, Uncle Sam always has his greedy little hands out to spoil the enjoyment. Fortunately, the rules have become much more liberal and...
by Irish Referral Agency | Mar 20, 2022 | News
Whether you manage the care of an elderly family member or obtain professional in-home care, there are some tax benefits for doing so. The IRS has different options for your consideration and, of course, there are certain requirements that must be met. If you are...
by Irish Referral Agency | Mar 10, 2022 | News
The only way many people can stay in their homes rather than an institution like a nursing home or similar retirement community is to retain the assistance of a homecare agency. Doing so ensures that older adults who need support can stay in the comfort of their own...
by Irish Referral Agency | Feb 28, 2022 | News
Many people reading this article are dealing with issues and topics relating to in-home care of older persons. And, in economic terms, once an individual has become of a certain age and level of infirmity, long term care insurance is impractical – if it is even...
by Irish Referral Agency | Feb 20, 2022 | News
Estate Planning can be very confusing to the layman. Much of that confusion is due to a bevy of terms that are not used in common conversation by many people who are not lawyers. Because the language can be confusing, even asking a question can result in an answer...
by Irish Referral Agency | Feb 10, 2022 | News
Car driving is a lifeline for many seniors. It is the basis for their independence allowing them to visit friends and family, access areas of activity such as shopping and participate in activities in the community — until such freedom risks their lives and...
by Irish Referral Agency | Jan 30, 2022 | News
In the past, it has been common for seniors to abandon their homes of many years and move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes. The consequent feelings of anonymity an isolation is common with such a dramatic transfer. These days, however, it is far more...
by Irish Referral Agency | Jan 20, 2022 | News
Frequently people refer to the group of symptoms that define Dementia by the more specific disease called Alzheimer’s. Dementia is not a single disease. It refers to a general decline in certain mental abilities overall and can be caused by several different...
