Dr Hernández encourages caregivers and others to take heed to the new laws that are being passed for MEDICARE.. Weigh all options carefully before making your decision as to whether or not to sign up.
Dr. Hernández discusses the legal aspects of the Olmstead Act; the responsibility of the individual states. Caregivers need to check into what is being done in their state and begin demanding that they take action if they haven’t already done so.
The author shares about caregivers parents who were brought up during the depression and their consciousness about spending money on important things that are necessary for their health and well being
This article relates a family scenario in which hoarding has become a problem. It gives probable reasons for this characteristic of dementia victims. The article concludes with ten tips for family caregivers.
This article answers the questions: 1) What is sundowning? 2) What causes sundowning? 3) How can I lessen the symptoms of sundowning for my loved one?
This article is brief, but to the point. It gives the reason for wandering and tips to help the family cope with this troubling life pattern.
This article explains situations that can cause an outburst of anger in the dementia victim to the family caregiver. It concludes with tips on how to deal with such situations.
Medicare provides an opportunity to sign up for Prescription Drug Discount Plan for the elderly. The article lists pros and cons of the Plan.
The author discusses what loneliness, isolation and depression can do to someone; learning to recognize and accept it and then how to take part in the solutions.
Designed to help family members and friends to better understand these losses and how they are expressed in words, actions, and/or emotions. During this time of change these people are experiencing one of the most difficult periods of their lives.
The Elder Abuse Foundation describes what the symptoms of elder abuse how, how to recognize it and what to do about it.
Nine 3-5 minute segments of seated stretching & deep breathing helps to maintain your strength & flexibility while relieving stress & tension from sitting too long, working non stop and worrying.
