Feb
26
2015
I came across this information recently. Something everyone should know -- there will be tax penalties assessed for those ignoring the health care mandate. Please read the summary below:
Tax penalties for remaining uninsured have risen significantly. Every adult without...
Dec
15
2014
Passing along important information concerning Medicare 2015 enrollment and individual plan coverages...
Millions of Medicare recipients could be hit with rising prescription drug premium costs in 2015. Nearly 10 million people now enrolled in six of the 10 largest Part...
Dec
09
2014
Many of us are likely to visit with our aging parents and elderly relatives over the holidays. And in many cases, Mom or Dad is living alone, or beginning to have trouble living independently. Now is a good time...
Nov
17
2014
What are warning signs of age related decline?
Many times, elders will tell us one thing, and do something completely different. I find phone calls can be particularly deceptive, because what I hear can be a "memory response", but not...
Nov
10
2014
It can be difficult to tell the difference between normal, age-related decline and something more serious. According to a recent article quoting a psychiatrist (and private practitioner in Massachusetts), there are several ways families can tell if an elderly...
Oct
30
2014
Our third installment concerning "peripheral artery disease" covers invasive surgical procedures which may be employed to correct obstructions, strengthen arterial walls, and/or by-pass deteriorated arterial pathways altogether.
In some cases, angioplasty or bypass or thrombolytic therapy surgery may be necessary...
Sep
08
2014
Most people return from war, and with time and support from family and friends, readjust. But everyone is different. How do you know when things are going in the wrong direction, and when you or someone you care about...
Aug
18
2014
What steps can be taken to prevent dehydration? Obviously, fluid intake is the key. Elders need visual and verbal reminders to drink fluids such as water, juice, or sodas.
Families and caregivers need to be cognizant about risks...
Aug
11
2014
My elderly mother seems to rarely consume water or liquids. She keeps her home at what I consider a very warm temperature. She constantly awakes in the morning with her bed clothing soaked in perspiration.
Doesn't this...
Aug
05
2014
Dehydration increases with age -- which is a simple way of noting that our elders are more prone to dehydration than other age groups.
During the hot summer months, our community elders and family loved ones need a little extra...