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! […]
As we age, the key to well being remains the same as it has been in younger years – an active and purposeful life. Research has shown that mental activity, physical exercise, spirituality, and social activity are intertwined in such a way that each plays a part in the health of the other. Activity can […]
Many seniors (some quite young) have told me they wish to stay in their own homes as they age, but a fall or other accident/illness prevents them from feeling secure when alone. Such fear can prematurely immobilize seniors by keeping them from getting enough exercise and by actually causing more falls. (Studies have shown that […]
Seniors are most susceptible to medication hazards. People over the age of 65 consume 25% of all the prescription medications sold. This number is greatly inflated when the senior consumption of over-the-counter vitamins, aspirin, and other remedies are added. A recent poll suggests 75% of people purchase homeopathic remedies, either as an alternative to prescriptions […]
Healthy seniors call me all the time to discuss what type of care and what quantity of care the “average client” uses. They are gathering current facts and statistics about home health care in order to project their own future needs. If you, too, are wondering what your later years will be like, […]
Can you guess who is at the greatest risk for slip and fall injuries? The answer is females, age 65 or older, who do not exercise, and take medications that can make them dizzy. Do you know someone like this? The alarming statistics show that hip fractures are quite common within this group of seniors. […]
The best caregivers in the home health care field are nurses. They have the most medical training and the highest level of expertise. Nurses frequently come to the rescue when a patient is in critical need. They can make the difference between life and death, especially in a home setting.
Many elderly, frail clients fend for […]
Do you migrate to Florida for the winter season? The weather is great, but what happens if you become ill? The fact is that many “snow birds” do not have a Florida physician. When a problem develops with your health, it snowballs into other dilemmas. Other than calling 911 for the paramedics, how can you […]