IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ALL SENIORS...PLEASE READ;

We are Celebrating our 10 year Anniversary...yes that is right...Family Caregivers Network is celebrating 10 years of Excellence. Watch our calendar of events for our many activities celebrating our birthday.

1. November is National Family Caregivers Month, National Home Care Month, National Hospice Month, and National Alzheimer's Disease recognition month. Stay tuned for the many activities to honor the thousands of caregivers in our nation.

2. Are you Veteran or the spouse of a Veteran who served during WWII, Korea, Vietnam, or Gulf Wars? If so you may be entitled to the Aid and Attendance Benefit from the Veterans Administration for long term care. This money can be used for In-Home Care, Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing Care. The money is paid directly to the Veteran or spouse and is tax free. If you would like more information about this benefit call our office and speak with our Director.

3. We are now a Provider for the Bucks County office on Aging and the Berks County office on Aging for Medicaid Waiver, Options, and Family Caregiver Support Program. If you feel you may qualify for funding through the state programs contact our Director to find out how to apply for these programs.

4. We have a blog. C.A.R.E.S (Community, Advocacy for Resource, Education, and Support. Leave comments, take our mini survey, and become a follower. We would enjoy your input. And pass it onto to other family caregivers in your community.

5. May is Older American's Month. Started in 1963 there were only 17 million americans age 65 or older. Now there are over 37 million. Over 4.6 million of these individuals are still working either part time or full time. 10.5 % live in poverty. Pennslyvania has one of the highest number of older individuals with over 1.8 million. So next time you are passing a fellow older american, be kind, give a helping hand, and remember you will be there one day too.