The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued proposed changes to Medicare that will make it easier to get coverage, simplify enrollment, expand access, and implement improvements to the administration of Medicare Savings Programs. Below is an overview of what’s coming in 2023. Earlier Enrollment for Medicare Currently, if people enroll in Medicare in the General…
If you have a special needs child, you know how much work, both physically and mentally, that can involve. Of course, you naturally want to keep them safe, but you should also concentrate on building independence by giving them the best services and support to make the most of their potential. Try Not to Be…
Most people, when they age, prefer to stay in their own homes. However, even if your aging loved one is currently happily living independently in their home, a day will probably arrive when it’s time for home care in the form of some extra help to manage daily living. What Is Home Care? Home care…
The term range of motion refers to how well someone can move their joints. Unfortunately, most people tend to lose some range of motion when they age. Some reasons for this are injury, pain, arthritis, tight muscles, or lack of activity. Often older adults don’t realize how much range of motion they’ve lost until they…
Do you have an elderly loved one who prefers to stay in their own home? While this is perfectly understandable, successful aging in place requires careful planning and consideration. Aging in Place: What Are the Main Safety Concerns? Older people are especially prone to falls. It might be a good idea to obtain a falls risk assessment from…
For some people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the most challenging time of day can be the late afternoon through the early evening. They may show signs of something called sundowning – agitation, confusion, irritability, restlessness. These symptoms often begin to get worse as daylight starts to fade (and the sun goes down!). This scenario can be…
If you are doing your best to care for an adult family member with chronic needs or a disability, you know that much hard work is involved. Your life is difficult – you want to do your best for your family member, but you have children to take care of, and then there’s your job! If…
Learning through play can help your little ones enhance their skills and imagination. This article will talk about winter sensory activities that you can do with your little ones. Treasure Hunting With a Twist Take out plastic containers and fill them with water along with some items you think your little ones would love. Freeze them overnight…
The majority of people age 50 and up want to stay in their current homes for as long as possible. Most seniors would like to age in place rather than move into assisted living or even with family members. But senior falls make it much more challenging to remain at home, and the risk of them poses…
February is American Heart Month, highlighting the importance of keeping our hearts healthy. Some signs of heart disease are racing pulse, chest pain or discomfort, dizziness or fainting spells, especially with activity (for example, exercising, sex, or other intense physical activity). Some people may feel fine but have a heart attack anyway. For them, there…
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