The following text seems very timely...acknowledgements to Social Security for this information... In May, we recognize "Older Americans Month" to acknowledge older Americans and their contributions to the nation. More than 40 million people in the United States are 65 or...

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...

More than 1.5 million residents of America currently live in nursing homes. While this number is actually declining, the services required by seniors has greatly expanded. Generally, elders are living in their homes, or assisted living facilities, to a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Last year, nearly 18 percent of Medicare patients who had been hospitalized were re-admitted within a month. While that is lower than past years, roughly 2 million patients return a year, costing Medicare $26 billion. Officials estimate $17 billion...

Home Care services provide the infrastructure to enable patients to remain at home, with safety, security, and monitoring of their individual care plans, which avoids costly hospitalization and re-admittance. See evidence cited below to support such a "care collaboration"... Medicare is...

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...