Watch for the Signs; Care needs change when they pertain to a senior or loved one with physical challenges. Don’t become complacent, but observe for indications that it is time to reinforce or adapt caregivers to meet their evolving care needs. Ignoring signs or failure to adjust accordingly could result in an accident or injury…
The new year is approaching, and it seems that the people in charge of Medicare have already made a new year’s resolution to make Medicare coverage better in 2019. Changes include an early close of the so-called donut hole and expanded benefits for Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare coverage was introduced fifty-three years ago and now…
Many seniors and their loved ones worry and fret over how to pay home care providers, with some assuming that they don’t have the resources to pay for this much-needed service when the time comes. Many seniors that need assistance rely on a family member, usually unpaid, to help them out quite regularly. There are…
Everyone understands that there is usually “no free lunch.” And, while Medicare pays the lion’s share of medical expenses, people on Medicare still end up spending thousands of dollars each year by way of premiums, copays, deductibles, and various other out-of-pocket expenses. However, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has expanded the number of free preventive…
During gloomy, dark, or dismal weather, many people experience a decrease in serotonin, resulting in feelings of depression, fatigue, and/or moodiness. Most individuals experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, symptoms first feel them in the fall, typically lasting during the darker months of winter. How can you recognize and resolve the impacts of this seasonal…
Many people think that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the same thing, but, in actual fact, the terms have two different meanings. Dementia is a broad term employed to describe a variety of symptoms associated with memory decline, reasoning, judgment, and complex motor skills. If someone has symptoms of dementia, they do not necessarily have…
Halloween is a fun time for both kids and parents. It also has a certain amount of built-in scariness and spookiness which is part of what makes Halloween so special. All children need to be kept safe while they go around trick or treating, including kids with special needs. So, if you are the parent…
Depression should never be considered a part of the normal aging process. However, this is not to say that the elderly never suffer from depression. After all, they are often exposed to problems that are specifically related to growing older. They may have age-related health issues, a reduced income, and they may have had to…
If you are a caregiver, either a family member or a professional personal care aide, an important part of being a caregiver is to work with doctors and other healthcare professionals who are involved in caring for the patient. You may find it advantageous to accompany the patient to the doctor on the next scheduled…
Many believe that chronic diseases are a normal part of aging. That isn’t true for everyone. Statistically, 80 percent of individuals over the age of 65 have at one least chronic condition. More than 60 percent have two or more chronic diseases. You can take steps to be one of the 20 percent experiencing well-being…
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