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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The end of the year is always a good time to review fire safety items in your home. Does your fire extinguisher work? Do you need multiple units for kitchen and upstairs? Do you have smoke detectors on each...

The holiday season may bring families together for celebration, but it is also the time of year when many elder scams occur. There are predators looking to take advantage of unsuspecting seniors...asking for gifts, donations, or assistance from unknowing...

This is a re-post from the National Council on Aging. All good information which bears repeating...I will also continue this post next week. Far too many older adults fall prey to scammers who are looking to make a quick buck....

November is National Family Caregivers Month. It is a time set aside to acknowledge, honor and support over 65 million Americans who currently provide care for elderly and disabled loved ones. These are people who are taking care of, and...