Caring for Those with Pseudobulbar Affect
If someone you love has PBA (PseudoBulbar Affect), you may have trouble finding information about the condition, and even more trouble finding information on how to be a good caretaker…
STRATEGIES TO HELP RESISTANT PARENTS
Maybe you've noticed the floor hasn't been swept recently or there are expired groceries in the refrigerator. Perhaps dad hasn't driven to Church recently. Or Mom is becoming more forgetful…
PREVENTING HOSPITAL READMISSIONS FOR SENIORS
15 – 25% of Medicare patients readmit to the hospital within 30 -90 days of discharge. Common reasons seniors readmit are failure to follow hospital discharge orders, recurrence of infection,…
The Adult You’re Caring For Is Declining
As a caregiver, you’re responsible for the well-being of someone who needs assistance with daily care. That means you’re often the first to notice changes that could indicate their health…
Navigating The Holidays With Seniors
The holidays are a special time for families with aging parents. They give us the opportunity to reconnect, to share old memories and favorite stories, and especially to allow our…
Senior Safety Checklist For Fall Maintenance
Check smoke detectors and change batteries as necessary. Have the HVAC cleaned and serviced each fall. Have family or hired help remove all leaves from lawns and gutters. Check fireplaces…
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid Facts For Seniors Medicare and Medicaid are not the same despite what some people think. And even though they have been around for an extremely long time,…
Technology Tips For Seniors
While technology use is on a steady incline due to Covid-19, it’s especially on the rise among seniors who are trying to stay connected to family members and the outside…
Activities of Daily Living
As your elderly loved ones age, you may be tasked with making difficult decisions, like whether it is time for them to require home care assistance. And if so, exactly…
Senior Fall Prevention
Falling is the leading injury in seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “one in three elderly people will fall this year, and less than half of…
