May 2, 2011 in Caregivers
If you are one of the many people who need to plan for the future – for yourself or for someone you love – a new resource is available to help you understand and meet the challenges ahead. Whether you are thinking about such planning, engaged in eldercare in your home, or making arrangements for ...
December 21, 2010 in Caregivers, Safety
Most of us start life depending on our parents to take care of us. But as they age, chances are the roles will reverse. And, whether you provide additional help in their own homes – or move aging parents into your home – how do you prepare to meet the new needs of aging adults? ...
December 4, 2010 in Caregivers
Spring and summer family gatherings such as holidays and family vacations are often the first opportunities that families get to spend time together. As a family, you have the opportunity to catch up with older loved ones and to notice possible changes in their physical or mental health that may stand out after not seeing ...
November 18, 2010 in Caregivers
Coming home from the hospital or other care setting after an illness or surgery can be worrisome for both patients and the friends and family members who care for them. Planning ahead can make the process much easier. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has advice that is useful to the millions of ...
October 22, 2010 in Caregivers
Elderly drivers can be a real problem to themselves and others on the road. As we age one of the hardest things to do is give up our independence. When it is time to stop driving, that can be a very difficult transition for seniors. Convincing your aging parents the time has come to quit ...
August 28, 2010 in Caregivers, Safety
Doctors and hospital staff diligently work to ensure that every patient experiences a safe and positive hospital stay. Yet, not all doctors or staffs can guarantee perfection, leaving patients at risk. Nearly 2 million people will acquire an infection while hospitalized in 2010, and nearly 100,000 will die as a result, according to the Centers ...
August 1, 2010 in Caregivers, Medicare
Mary suffers from a long list of health problems. She’s an amputee who uses a wheelchair. She has diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and an irregular heartbeat; she takes 11 prescription drugs. At 83, she leaves home infrequently, perhaps twice a year. Yet she’s been the hospital just once in six years, probably because ...
May 16, 2010 in Caregivers, Estate Planning
A growing number of people are finding both emotional and financial security in something that is also an important part of estate planning. They are preplanning their funeral. Many are also finding that taking advantage of what preplanning has to offer may be easier if they do their homework about what they may want and ...
May 15, 2010 in Caregivers, Safety, Travel Tips
An activity as simple as falling down can have a number of serious consequences for an older person. For example, some say a fear of falling can be a very real factor when it comes to a loss of mobility in the elderly. Fractures of the hip or forearm are also common results of falling ...
May 14, 2010 in Caregivers, Prescription Drugs
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are over 33 million people in the U.S. who care for an aging relative or friend. Caregivers need to be aware that drug errors can happen and may be serious, but often are preventable. The problem stems largely from the multiple drugs seniors are prescribed and the ...
