Senior Health
How Do I Choose the Right Nursing Home Facility
Deciding between a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or a retirement community, can be emotionally draining. You want the absolute best care for your… Continue Reading
Are Dementia and Hearing Loss Connected?
As evidence increases showing that there may be a connection between hearing loss and dementia, the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is urging hearing checks among… Continue Reading
Safety At Home For People With Dementia
A person with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can live at home as long as safety measures are in place. As the disease progresses, safety may… Continue Reading
Dementia and Driving
Making the decision that a person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia should stop driving is never easy. Giving up the car keys is… Continue Reading
Home Healthcare Your PCP Is Primary
Following your primary care physician's order is the key to a successful homecare recovery program. It is very important that both the patient/family and homecare… Continue Reading
How To Select a Strong Assisted Living Facility
We often hear horror stories in the news about the mistreatment and abuse of assisted living residents. This issue definitely hits home, not just for… Continue Reading
Alzheimer's and Dementia Wandering and Getting Lost
Anyone who has memory problems and is able to walk is at risk for wandering and getting lost. A person with Alzheimer's or dementia even… Continue Reading
The Overall Effects Of Disability
Disability has a profound effect on an affected individual. But, the effects of disability are even greater when you consider the entire general population. The… Continue Reading
Planning a Move To Senior Housing? The Risks Of Waiting
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services website www.longtermcare.gov, 70 percent of people turning age 65 can expect to use some form… Continue Reading
What To Know Before a Hospital Discharge
When loved ones are discharged from the hospital following a stroke or other illness, you are given options. It’s important to fully understand what the… Continue Reading
