Living with Dementia while Aging in Place
Allowing an Alzheimer’s/dementia patient to age in place could play a significant role in the quality of life of the patient. .Utilizing homecare services assists the family in feeling at ease that...
View ArticleMoving an Elderly Parent
Having to relocate your elderly parents/parent is a very difficult decision for both the children and the parent. There may come a time when it is necessary for the parents to be closer to family who...
View ArticleWhen To Seek Help
Older adults have an average of four diagnosis being treated at one time. Each diagnosis may require multiple medications to relieve the symptoms. People 65 years or older take an average of 8 drugs...
View ArticleWhat is a Geriatric Care Manager
People often ask me “What is Geriatric Care Management?” A geriatric care manager is a professional who specializes in assisting the elderly and their families with long-term care arrangements. Care...
View ArticleAvoid the Flu
As you age, your immune system weakens. This weakening makes seniors — adults 65 years and older — more susceptible to the flu. For seniors, the seasonal flu can be very serious, even deadly. Ninety...
View ArticleFall Prevention
Falling can happen to any of us at any time, but the likelihood increases with age. For elderly individuals, a fall can lead to devastating results. Falls are not a normal part of the aging process...
View ArticleProtect your elderly loved one from financial and mental abuse.
Elder abuse doesn’t just refer to physical abuse. It could be related to situations such as taking advantage of an elder financially or mentally to gain advantage in any way. Unfortunately elder...
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