Nutrition and Hydration, part 2

Watch What You Eat Please find below some tips on nutritional habits for the elderly. Nutrition is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, particularly for older people. Proper balance in diet is the key to good nutrition. Notes on Nutrition Eat good...

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Hydration, Nutrition, and Elderly: part 1

As we enter the hot summer season, I am always reminding seniors and families to remain hydrated. You've heard this before...drink plenty of water to avoid and prevent dehydration. Along this same line of thinking, please find below some tips...

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Medicare Part B Coverage

Medicare is currently defined under two classifications, Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Medicare Part B coverage is loosely defined as “medical insurance”. Medicare Part B covers eligible home health services such as intermittent skilled nursing care,...

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What is Medicare Part A ?

Summary of Medicare Part A Medicare is currently defined under two classifications, Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.  Briefly, Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care. It...

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Medicare Home Coverage: Prescription Required

Any senior classified as homebound — due to a medical condition or limited mobility — whose physician has prescribed home health services is generally eligible to receive in-home health care. However, additional requirements to qualify for home health care services...

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Home Care Partners appears on My Generation podcast

https://southshoresenior.com/2023/03/jd-miller-home-care-partners/ J.D. Miller, founder and owner of Home Care Partners, LLC, outlines the intergenerational challenges and triumphs of helping seniors with private duty home & living assistance. Home Care Partners services all of eastern Massachusetts, and provides both hourly...

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A Mix of Pain Treatments, part # 11

Continuing our blog series on "Pain". Submitted by guest author, Kevin Samuels, Outreach Coordinator, Flowers Health: https://jflowershealth.com/ ************************************************* Depending on the patient’s needs, a doctor may use opioids, non-opioids, or some combination of both. -- Anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics: Primarily...

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Alternative Pain Management, Part #10

Continuing our blog series on "Pain". Submitted by guest author, Kevin Samuels, Outreach Coordinator, Flowers Health: https://jflowershealth.com/ ************************************************* There may be alternative treatments to help address pain. It’s always recommended to discuss any treatments with a doctor or medical professional....

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Testing for Pain, part 8

Continuing our blog series on "Pain". Submitted by guest author, Kevin Samuels, Outreach Coordinator, Flowers Health: https://jflowershealth.com/ ************************************************* Imaging: Imaging tests provide detailed pictures of internal organs and activities inside the body. A doctor can use these tests to: *...

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Conditions of Chronic Pain, part 5

Continuing our blog series on "Pain". Submitted by guest author, Kevin Samuels, Outreach Coordinator, Flowers Health: https://jflowershealth.com/ *************************************************************** Several conditions can cause chronic pain. The top three causes listed below. But as you can see, there are additional conditions...

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