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Internet Forum Addresses Complex Elder Care Questions
Driftwood, TX (PRWeb) April 5, 2007 -- In an effort to assist families facing complex questions regarding elder care, Elder Options of Texas (www.elderoptionsoftexas.com) an Internet based information and resource site for individuals 50+, announces the launching of a new senior forum moderated by industry experts. It's called simply "Ask a Question". Questions pertaining to specific legal documents required for making important health care related decisions are also addressed.
"We wanted to make it easier for families to have their questions answered by experts in their field," says Cheryl Culbertson, Owner / Founder of Elder Options of Texas. There is no charge, no signing up, and no password to remember. Simply click on the Ask a Question link, select the topic of interest, and post a question.That's it.
With 4.2 million Americans currently over 85, a number expected to grow to 5.9 million by 2014 and then accelerate with the baby boomer generation, there is a big need by many families to have answers to their questions regarding an elder care situation affecting them today.
The industry experts that moderate the "Ask a Question" section include a Texas elder law attorney, a nursing home social worker, a reverse mortgage specialist, a certified senior adviser, a senior move specialist, a licensed Geriatric care manager, a home care specialist and an Alzheimer's care specialist.
The most popular forum topics include: how to choose an assisted living facility, what treatment and care is available for a loved one with Alzheimer's or related dementia, what resources are available to help pay for long-term care, how to select a caregiver for home care, how to qualify for Texas Medicaid, nursing home care and concerns, initiating a senior move, medical and health care legal documents, and understanding the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage.
Individuals can easily start a new thread that personally addresses their question should their topic not be currently listed. The moderator in charge of each section is notified automatically by email when a question has been posted. The person is also notified by email when their question has been answered. All questions and answers remain on-line in the event someone else experiences a similar problem or situation.
Families accessing the forum not only reside in Texas, but nationwide and internationally, finding themselves in the role of a long distance caregiver. The Ask a Question senior forum is helping families gain insight into their current situation, by industry experts, at no charge to them. The more knowledge one has the better decisions they can make.
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