Feb
15
2016
Treatment for depression is often a combination of treatments and methodogies for aging seniors. Sometimes there are underlying health conditions, such as thyroid problems or a vitamin deficiency, which can be identified and medicated. Usually, an effective treatment plan...
Feb
08
2016
The holidays are over. And many seniors are left feeling a sense of letdown, now that the excitement of visitors, food, gifts, and family have departed. Now we all start having to deal with winter weather...snow, cold, and being...
Feb
02
2016
There are a variety of challenges facing elderly patients when discharged from a medical facility.
-- Is your elderly parent really ready for discharge? Is he/she safe to be sent home?
-- Medication changes: many times, prescription drugs will be changed...
Jan
25
2016
It is a fairly common expectation for seniors, as well as family members, to expect a return to their pre-hospital or pre-rehab health levels upon discharge from a rehab facility. Unfortunately, this is not practical. And not maintaining realistic...
Jan
19
2016
In the mind of a senior, many times they feel they are "better", or "cured" upon discharge from a hospital or rehabilitation facility. Especially when they arrive back home, where the surroundings are familiar and they can return to...
Jan
11
2016
Re-post from the Social Security Administration...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides Americans with better health security by expanding coverage, lowering healthcare costs, guaranteeing more choice, and enhancing the quality of care for all Americans. Everyone is entitled to affordable...
Jan
04
2016
There are changes being implemented in the Medicare program.
Medicare beneficiaries at higher income levels will feel the brunt of the cost change. For example, individuals with incomes above $85,000 (or more than $170,000 for married couples) will see the...
Dec
24
2015
The holidays can be busy, hectic, fun, and exhausting. Caring for elderly parents can be difficult with all the holiday activity swirling around you. Now is the time to note the benefits of professional in-home care.
Homecare staff can help...