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Caring for a Senior After an Injury
Caring for a Senior After an Injury by Jared Pennington Understanding the realities For many seniors, the fear of a fall is a daily concern. In a study conducted by the National Institute of Health, it was determined that by age 70, patients who fall at ground level, or from a standing position, are three times more likely to die than younger people with similar injuries. Unfortunately it is also true that a senior citizen who suffers from a traumatic injury is at increased risk of … [Read More...]
Caring for the Caregiver
National Disability Insurance Awareness Month and its Impact on Caregivers
National Disability Insurance Awareness Month and its Impact on … [Read More...]
Our Beloved Pets – Lucy
Our Beloved Pets is a new weekly feature where we will be spotlighting our … [Read More...]
Our Beloved Pets – February
Happy Valentine's Day! I received a lovely note from one of our readers … [Read More...]
Regrets of the Dying
Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware For many years I worked in … [Read More...]
The Role of Pillows in Preventing Alzheimer’s
According to Health Day News, a new study shows a connection between sleep … [Read More...]
Caregiving Issues
Caring for a Senior After an Injury
Caring for a Senior After an Injury by Jared Pennington Understanding … [Read More...]
Recognizing Elderly Abuse
by Christian Wilson When I was much younger, my father and my … [Read More...]
15 Months to Live…
I recently received a request from Cameron Von St. James to share the … [Read More...]
The Emerging PERS Alert Technology Dilemma: Which Company Do You Choose?
The Emerging PERS Alert Technology Dilemma: Which Company do you … [Read More...]
Over 65? Compelling Reasons Why You Need Medicare Part D
When my father came to live with me, I was very impressed with his … [Read More...]
Money & Legal Issues
Recognizing Elderly Abuse
by Christian Wilson When I was much younger, my father and my uncles were forced to put my grandfather into a nursing home. It wasn’t something that any of them wanted to do, but, due … [Read More...]
Could Your Medicare Part D Costs Be Reduced? (infographic)
It's important to sign up for Medicare Part D when you enroll yourself or your loved one in Medicare. But it's also important to compare the various Medicare Part D plans so that you can ascertain … [Read More...]
National Disability Insurance Awareness Month and its Impact on Caregivers
National Disability Insurance Awareness Month and its Impact on Caregivers For people with a disability, one of the most important aspects of daily life is the chance to get out of the house. … [Read More...]
Over 65? Compelling Reasons Why You Need Medicare Part D
When my father came to live with me, I was very impressed with his knowledge or his desire for knowledge about Medicare and its corresponding offerings. He may have had dementia, but he knew a LOT … [Read More...]
Improving Access To Medicare Dollars
Improving Access To Medicare Dollars Yesterday in both the House and the Senate, a new bill was introduced that may help to address the issue of seniors being able to qualify for Medicare coverage … [Read More...]
