In years past, the emphasis in caring for sick and frail seniors has not been on receiving home health care. In the majority of cases, family members have shouldered the burden of all assistance provided, and nursing homes have been the only place to turn when skilled nursing care became a necessity. And, yet, how [...]

Many elderly individuals perceive hospitalization as a one way trip. In other words, they stringently avoid going to the hospital for fear of dying there. If you, or a loved one, are faced with inevitable hospitalization, then do plan on having someone stay with you at the hospital. It is easier to face a fearful [...]

All elderly patients coming back home from the hospital need home care. This is a must! Sometimes, a family member is available to perform caregiving duties. If you are faced with this situation, make a quick list of any family members that you can count on to help. Unfortunately, your name may be the only [...]

It is hard to choose which way to go: facility care or home health care. Many families mistakenly believe that by moving into a facility, all of their health care issues will be solved. Adult children are especially vulnerable to the notion of “putting Mom or Dad somewhere that provides/takes care of/fixes everything.” Nevertheless, if [...]

For many people, a stay in the hospital is only the first leg in a long journey back to home and health. In between frequently requires one to reside in a rehabilitation facility. (We used to call them nursing homes.) This stint typically lasts several weeks, or until Medicare runs out – whichever comes first! [...]