Whether you’re an elderly care recipient or a concerned family member, knowing how to tell the difference between home care and home health care will no doubt matter when important decisions weigh in the balance.
How to care for seniors at home for as long as possible People often say, “I promised her I’d never put her in a nursing home.” or, “Dad told me he never wanted to live in one of those places.” For a variety of reasons, caregivers may choose to care for their older adults at [...]
Helping Seniors Enjoy the Holidays Helping seniors enjoy the holidays this year can be one of the most rewarding things you can do. For most, the holidays bring feelings of joy, anticipation and excitement. Spending time with friends and family, attending holiday gatherings and exchanging gifts all symbolize the season of goodwill. However, not [...]
Medical Marijuana for Seniors Citizens Medical Marijuana for Senior Citizens is more popular now than ever before. A recent study conducted by New York University found that more than 20 percent of marijuana users over age 65. Research has shown that it is particularly effective at treating chronic pain. It can also help Cancer, Epilepsy, Glaucoma, and [...]
Patient Advocates are a Must when your Loved One is Hospitalized. Patient advocates are a must for anyone that is hospitalized. I learned this valuable lesson from my own personal experience just this past week. Although doctors and nurses supposedly know the best “textbook” cases, YOU know your loved one the best. I wasn’t [...]
10 Tips to Communicate Better With Your Cognitively Impaired Loved One. 10 tips to communicate better and build trust with those suffering with dementia and cognitive impairments. Never Argue, Instead Agree. For example, instead of saying “what do you mean you want to go home? You have been living in this house for 25 years. [...]
Medicare in Home Care Medicare Coverage - Will Medicare pay for my Home Health Care? What is the difference between Medicare and private home care coverage? As a nurse registry, we are asked this question all the time? Along with, "Will my Medicare coverage pay for my home health care"? The answer lies in [...]
Dehydration is a Serious Medical Condition Especially in Senior Citizens Dehydration is the excessive loss of body water. There are a number of reasons that dehydration can occur, including heat exposure, prolonged vigorous exercise, kidney disease, and medications that cause voiding (diuretics).The causes of dehydration in seniors can vary depending on each person’s physical or mental condition. [...]
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