In this Blog post by Chris Orestis for the Portland Press Herald; Chris discusses important nutrition rules and best kept secrets to help keep seniors healthy. One of the most important factors in aging well is your diet. What you ingest (and what you avoid) makes a huge impact on your quality of life and your longevity. In this two part article, learn the Top 10 nutrition rules you should be following and discover five of the best kept secrets that could help you live…
In this Blog post by Chris Orestis for the Society of Senior Care Advisors (CSA); Chris discusses the importance of understanding the variety of private pay funding options that are available to help families. Most people do not plan for long term care. Too few understand the differences between Medicare and Medicaid and what is required to qualify. People are also uninformed about the variety of private pay funding options such as the Veteran’s Aide & Attendance Benefit; converting life insurance into a Long Term…
In this Blog post by Chris Orestis for the Portland Press Herald; Chris discusses the important impact that relationships have on quality of life and longevity. As we age, our relationships will evolve and we must evolve with them. Studies have shown that people with active and positive relationships have better physical and mental health. There are four primary relationship types that people will navigate in their lifetime: Professional Social Ancestral Spousal To learn more, read the entire post on the Senior Living Blog: http://contributors.pressherald.com/lifestyle/senior-living/relationships-aging-well-enough-healthy-living/ Share…
In this Blog post by Chris Orestis for A Place for Mom, Chris discusses that the most desirable forms of long term care are most often “private pay”. Medicare and Medicaid is restrictive in what it will cover and the requirements to qualify are extensive and very specific. Some people mistakenly look to Medicaid as a first resort to cover their costs of care, when in fact it is designed to be a last resort. But, what should people know about private pay funding options and…
In this Blog post by Chris Orestis for the Portland Press Herald; Chris explores the importance of adaptability to aging well. As people age they will be confronted with numerous changes. These changes will impact their physical/mental condition; their family and friends; and their interaction with their environment. A person’s ability to respond well to change and adapt successfully will have a significant impact on their quality of life and longevity. Read the entire post on the Senior Living Blog. Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare…
In this Blog post by Chris Orestis for the Portland Press Herald; Chris explores the importance of a positive attitude as an essential element of aging well. There are numerous strategies people can follow to help shape their attitude as they age. There are also a number of examples of people over the decades who achieved great things in their “senior years” and they all shared a common trait– a positive attitude no matter what the challenges were they needed to overcome. Read the entire…
In this blog post by Chris Orestis for A Place for Mom, the importance of educating seniors and their families on the various options for funding senior living and long term care is discussed. Too many families face the realities of long term care unprepared and uninformed about the costs and financial resources that are available. It is important that long term care service providers working in home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing help families understand and access financial resources. No one should assume…
Do you know your Quality of Life Factors? In this blog post by Chris Orestis for his weekly column in the Portland Press Herald, Chris walks us through the importance of“Quality of Life Factors” and how they impact aging well: Attitude Adaptability Relationships Activities Diet Exercise Sleep Mental Sharpness Click here to read the entire post on the Senior Living BLOG: http://contributors.pressherald.com/lifestyle/senior-living/aging-well-healthy-living/ Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google+
Welcome to “Senior Living” by Chris Orestis // Portland Press Herald Life Care Funding is pleased to announce that CEO Chris Orestis is the newest blog columnist to be invited to the Portland Press Herald. Chris’ blog will bring fresh insight and information every week to seniors and their families about how to get the most out of their Senior Living Years. Chris Orestis, CEO of Life Care Funding, is an 18-year veteran of both the insurance and long-term care industries. A former Washington DC lobbyist, he…
Seniors and their families are already struggling with the costs of everyday living, if you add the costs of long term care to the picture it is a back breaking scenario for most Americans. Statistics show that the majority of people do not understand the various forms of long term care, the different means to pay for it, and most do not plan for long term care until they are hit by a health care crisis. Adding to the crisis is the fact that Baby…
// Guest BLOG Post by Carol Marak, Senior Care Advocate // Choosing the right assisted living and residential care facility goes beyond evaluating the environment; its cost, types of food served, activities offered, and apartment or room amenities. When searching for a senior housing location, dig deep into the facility’s state violations, citations and inspection reports. It’s not difficult to do and these reports will shed some very important and interesting light on the facility under your review and consideration. In the long run, you’ll be…
Medicaid is a tax payer funded entitlement program designed to provide a healthcare safety net for the poor, disabled and children. First enacted into law in 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson, it has morphed into the default payer of long term care services for the elderly in this country. For the last five years Medicaid has spent between $140 billion and $200 billion annually on the costs of long term care “supports and services” primarily for seniors. In terms of numbers of people that receive…
Life Care Funding CEO Chris Orestis has become a financial voice for A Place for Mom’s blog. His most recent contribution discusses how to save money by utilizing discounts available exclusively to seniors. Read the full article. Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google+
The first step to caring for a loved one is recognizing that they need care. Sometimes this can sneak up on you slowly or it can happen overnight. At least 70% of the people in this country will eventually watch the progression of aging and a growing list of impairments take over a loved one. Many family members will become caregivers without even realizing that is what they have become. Some won’t recognize that what seem to be the normal symptoms of aging are actually…
Alzheimer’s disease has become one of the most common conditions impacting seniors in the United States. According to data from alz.org, over 5.2 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and with a half million people dying annually (more than prostate and breast cancer combined) it is now the 5th leading cause of death for those aged 65 and over. This is a particularly insidious affliction because it not only robs someone of their memories but it has a devastating impact on the entire family….