Preparing to Age in Place
Most elderly people wish to remain independent as they age, and along with that the desire to remain in their home. The mere thought is not enough, one needs to create a roadmap to do so. However, most don’t realize the preparation required past having a home to stay in. We’ve broken down the […]
How to Get Maximum Medication Benefits
Odds are that as a person ages, he will need to take medications and the number of the medications may increase as the age increases. Having a thorough understanding of medications can help to maximize the benefit while avoiding side effects or additional problems. Be sure to ask your pharmacist the following questions:
Everything You Need to Know About Hospice Care
Hospice is a type of health care that focuses on an individual with a terminal illness. The goal of hospice care is to allow your loved one to live as well as possible for as long as possible, increasing their quality of life. When does hospice care begin? In general, hospice care should be used […]
Foot Care and At-Home Pedicures
Caring for your feet should be a part of your self-care routine and geriatric foot care is particularly important. Older people experience increased incidence of fungal infections and pain, not to mention that sequalae of diabetes on the feet can lead to amputations. If foot care is not at the top of the mind, […]
5 Reasons to get an In-Home Assessment
The need for in-home senior care is increasing at a rapid rate as the population ages. However, some people may be resistant to accepting help and may delay the initial step to begin care services, putting them at risk. An in-home assessment allows the home care company and their providers to understand an individual’s unique […]
Advocating for Your Health
Advocating for your health can become difficult especially as you age. A lot of the symptoms that seniors may bring up are often times reduced to be affects of aging. We shared some tips to advocate for yourself during doctors visits. Our main tips are to track and write down symptoms you are experiencing so […]
Causes of Eye Color Change in the Elderly
As we age, there are occasions in which our eye color changes. A change in eye color occurs in up to 15 % of all Caucasian people. An eye color change can be harmless, but there are some conditions that will cause the Iris to change color that should be evaluated by a doctor. The […]
Getting the Support You Need From Friends
If you’ve experienced the death of a family member, an illness or other health challenge, then you know it’s not always easy to ask for help. You know that you can feel very alone and really need assistance and support. Most people in your life really do want to help in some way; they just […]
Senior Care Planning: Patient Review Instrument and Screen (PRI)
A Patient Review Instrument, known as a PRI, and Screen can be done in any setting such as a home, Independent Living and Assisted Living facilities, among others. The only individuals that can complete this assessment include RNs that are certified in the PRI and Screen. Our certified nurse will do the PRI on a […]
Signs Your Loved One May Need Help
With families visiting those that they may not see throughout the year, the holidays are a perfect time to assess the needs of their loved ones. Ideally they will ask for our help, but, as frequently is the case, this may not happen. They may decline assistance because they feel ashamed and hopeless. Some changes […]
