KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities, Yakima, WA | Senior Life
Member Center:
In July, the St. Louis Fed reported that the effective federal funds interest rate was 0.18%. The federal funds rate is considered one of the most important interest rates in the U.S. markets. In fact, the federal funds rate has been near zero since late 2008. There are some investments you'll probably want to avoid, as well as some better choices for where to invest.
Senior citizens may have come late to the digital party, but they sure know how to celebrate!
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) helps individuals, age 55 and older, put their skills and life experiences to work for their communities.
Independent Living/Retirement Communities, Assisted Living Communities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Adult Family Homes. How are they different and how do you know which one is right for you?
This link provides basic information about being certified as a Medicare and/or Medicaid nursing provider. Also links to laws, regulations and compliance information. As well as what you should consider before placing a loved one in a nursing home.
Trained professionals are here to guide you through the evaluation of physical and emotional well-being and help determine what living or care situation is best for you or your loved one.
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? We'll explain the basics and guide you to where you can get assistance from the various agencies.
Non-medical help, in your home, that ranges from meal prep to assistance with "activities of daily living" a few times a week to 24 hours a day.
End of life care and support is supplied for the terminally ill. This service is ordered by a doctor and is paid for by medicare.
An explanation of the difference between each and the resources to find help and support for patients and families dealing with memory loss.
This section provides guidance on what home health care is and helps you find organizations to provide trained professionals, such as RN's, LPN's or agencies to come into the home to specifically address help care needs.
Making a move after living in a home for years can be traumatic. This section explains how to plan the move so the transition is positive and how elder relocation specialists can help.
Detailed information on Skilled Nursing Facilities, some key questions to ask, plus resources, and a printable checklist.
Information focusing on the specialty of Elder Law. Frequently asked questions and additional resources to be Estate Planning, Planning for Incapacity, and Financing Long-Term Care.
A temporary caregiver or residential care to give a family member or primary caregiver a break.
The Ombudsman Program trains and supports volunteers to regularly visit long-term care facilities to build relationships with residents and to address their concerns and issues. Volunteers are needed in Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield and Walla Walla counties.
Lack of information, fears and misunderstandings keep many people from reaping the advantages of hospice care. What's your hospice IQ?
Benefit estimates depend on your date of birth and on your earnings history.
The NCEA is a resource for policy makers, social service and health care practitioners, the justice system, researchers, advocates, and families.
If you find yourself raising your grandchildren, click here for a link to AARP's resource to a variety of tools.
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