The number of elders living in nursing homes is actually declining, due in part to businesses such as mine which provide homecare assistance for seniors. But at a certain stage of life, the medical attention and care provided by...

Elder restraints can be much more subtle, and complex, than bed rails and seat belts. Consider the mental functioning, and the physical limitations of seniors. Each is unique. Additional examples for awareness: Tables and Seat Trays • Pushing someone in a wheelchair...

If you are a family caregiver and your loved one is at risk of falling (or has fallen repeatedly) and/or has mobility and memory problems, you should be aware of the types of ‘restraint practices’ staff may be utilizing...

A restraint for an elder is anything (including devices, drugs or people) that gets in the way of an elder’s movement or restricts their freedom. Some common examples of "restraint practices" include: • Seat belts and lap cushions are used in...

When an elder falls, it can result in significant physical problems, including broken bones, and surgery. Rehabilitation and recovery can be lengthy and slow. Unfortunately, falls in hospitals and nursing homes are an everyday occurrence. In many instances, elders...

An urgent phone call comes in: "Your mother has had a stroke. She is being transported via ambulance to the hospital." You have not prepared for this situation. Realistically, no one can. You are caught totally off-guard. There is no...

Most new jobs aren't inherited! Usually, new employment is a process that involves research, phone calls, interviews, and a job offer. But when a family member has a stroke or heart attack, is diagnosed with dementia, cancer, or has...

Be aware of how seniors manage their health issues. It is important to understand: many elders do NOT want to go to the hospital...they are 1)afraid of being admitted; and 2)afraid of sitting in the emergency room for hours...

The federal government always advertises to our senior citizens that Medicare will cover their most of their health care needs as aging occurs. What they do not tell seniors is they (government) are working diligently to reduce access to...

In 2015, nearly 64 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase to their monthly benefit payments of 1.7 percent. The average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker...