Falls and the Elderly Did you know that one in four elderly Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. The NCOA.org reports that every 11 seconds an elderly man or woman is brought to the ER after falling and every 19 seconds a [...]
Explore how mental capacity impacts decision-making abilities in individuals with mental health challenges or dementia.
Are Health Insurance Choices Financially Impacting You? By Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM It is no secret that getting older can bring on more health complications as our bodies age. Of course, not everyone will experience more medical issues, but many will. Doctor visits may increase, more prescriptions may be required, medical costs rise; all [...]
“Are You Asking the Right Questions?” Jill Poser-Kammet, CGCM The internet is filled with endless information about a person with diminished capacity, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinsonian dementia; the tell-tale signs, the do’s, and don’ts, and so on. Books, booklets, pamphlets are dedicated to this disease. However, very little is written from the perspective of [...]
5 Ways Seniors Can Stay Active and Connected During Covid-19 By Jenny Hart Staying active and connected to the people you love during COVID-19 is challenging and often stressful. Many seniors and caregivers are learning how to adjust to the new normal together. While it’s important to stay healthy and safe during a pandemic for [...]
What is Caregiver Burnout? Being a caregiver can be very rewarding, but it also involves many stressors. Caregivers face long-term challenges and the emotional stressors that can snowball over time. It can be particularly disheartening when there’s no hope that your client or patient will get better or, despite your best efforts, their condition [...]
7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Caregiver Know exactly what you’re looking for in a Caregiver. Create a “wish list”. This should include a schedule of days and hours. Identify the care that is needed. Be specific, including skill sets such as dementia care, cooking, computer literate as well as personal care (bathing, dressing, [...]
Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage vs. Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Coverage Under Medicare By Howard S. Krooks, Esq., CELA, CAP, Partner, Elder Law Associates PA Did you know that Medicare offers different coverage for a patient at a skilled nursing facility versus an inpatient rehabilitation facility after a hospital stay? Typically, you may not have much of [...]
Alpert JFS: Easing the Lives of Holocaust Survivors Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service’s (Alpert JFS) Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program has been providing local survivors of the Shoah (Hebrew for catastrophe) with dignity, companionship and a voice that must continue to be heard for the past 25 years! Today, seven full-time employees devote their [...]
Concierge Medicine - A Q&A with Dr. Robert Mellman The following article, Concierge Medicine - A Q&A with Dr. Robert Mellman explores the value and benefits of concierge physicians. Dr. Mellman specializes in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. What are the benefits of a concierge physician? [...]
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