One of the last areas that seniors will accept help with is their finances. This holds true in our household and has caused some frustrations more than just once. I was thinking about this last week after a discouraging day-on-the-town. Money represents an...
Every time I visit my physician, I am asked if I have an advanced directive for my end-of-life care (good for them!). I am embarrassed to say that I still don’t have one. It’s one of those things that is on the master To-Do list, the one that gets...
A study done by researchers at the Stanford University found that between the years of 2010 in 2013, more than 29 million healthcare records were potentially misused and exposed to criminals. While some of the theft of healthcare records was the result of hacking, the...
When you are providing in home care, it’s important that you consider how this will impact your caree, you, your family, and especially the home where you will be providing care. Whether you are providing care in your home or in the home of the person receiving care,...
Physical therapists are professionals within the health care field, who specifically tend to medical issues that limit someone’s movements and physical abilities in daily life. Historically seen as something of a separate health care field, more and more,...
Consistent attention to health needs is a main concern with aging relatives. Extra care is needed when 24 hour care is not applicable at the hands of the family. This is where in-home care becomes an option. Professional care is usually the only way to ensure...