Hypothermia: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
During the freezing temperatures who is at risk? How do you care for someone with hypothermia? How do you assure your home is heated safely?
Where Has All the ENCHANTMENT Gone? Long Time Passing …
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Eldercare
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
The author addresses the current tragedy today about our health care system that lay people as well as professionals are working to combat.
Home Health Care and Medicare: What is Home Health Care and What Does Medicare Cover?
The author discusses home health care coverage by Medicaid.. and what it doesn’t cover.
Deciding on Home Health Care: Help is Available
CMS introduced a new resource called Home Health Compare with information on Medicare-certified home health agencies. Data and measures of quality are available to help make more informed decisions about home health care.
Balance Problems: Causes and Prevention
Most people think balance is a problem associated with aging, but there are other reasons that people can lose their balance.
Feeding Tubes
The author discusses views on feeding tube placement in end of life stages for those with Alzheimer’s so that you can make more informed decisions about their usage.
Study Shows People With Alzheimer Benefit From Exercise
A new study demonstrates that a regular exercise program combined with caregiver education & training on supervising exercise improved the physical & emotional health of individuals with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease.
Secretary’s Challenge: US Dept of HHS
Taking the Secretary’s Challenge is about exercising for everyone, even if you have a disability. Here’s some simple exercises you can perform.
Trips Your Loved One Should Never Take
This article covers in home safety issues, particularly falls. It helps explain how to modify the home for disabled and elderly. This includes how to unclutter the home, the use of lighting, safety equipment, walking aides and such.
How Aging & Caregiving Are Changing Our Lives
The author discusses thoughts on aging, eldercare, volunteerism and what needs to be done.
Getting Elders to Attend Adult Day Care
The author describes her fight to convince her parents to attend adult daycare.
Elder Abuse Prevention
Elder abuse is a growing problem. The article discusses the problem at hand and information on AOA and Adult Protection Services (APS).