Hospice Care vs. Palliative Care: Knowing the Difference
While the objective of both hospice and palliative care is pain and symptom relief, the prognosis and goals of care tend to be different. Hospice care is comfort care, for people with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less. Palliative Care focuses on managing the pain, symptoms and stress of a serious illness for […]
Routine Health Screenings at Community Pharmacies
During the pandemic, many adults either couldn’t get their necessary health screenings completed or avoided them. Now is an opportune time to catch up on your health screenings and make them part of your healthcare routine. Recently your community pharmacies have pharmacists that practice in outpatient settings to perform screenings such as blood pressure, blood […]
Getting Started with Home Care
Many people acknowledge that they need help to be able to remain home and independent. Where do you start? Who do you call? The process that we use at Happier At Home is similar to other companies, and helps us to identify your loved one’s needs. It goes something like this: Find a Happier at […]
Communicating With Healthcare Providers
Effective communication with your healthcare providers is one of the most important parts of getting good health care. The patient needs to be able to understand what is said and effectively convey important information. In the past, the doctor typically unilaterally took the lead, and the patient didn’t ask questions. Today, you and your doctors […]
Where to Begin: Your Last Will & Testament
Making a last will and testament to explain how your property should be distributed when you die is one of the most important things that you’ll ever do. By making your will, you will give your surviving family members the gift of knowing that your wishes are fulfilled in regard to your estate and reduce […]
Benefits of Exercise
As we age, our immune system changes. Immunosensescence is defined as immune dysregulation as we age. It is related to an increased susceptibility to infections, autoimmune diseases, tumors, metabolic diseases, osteoporosis, and neurologic disorders. Studies support that habitual exercise is capable of improving the regulation of the immune system and delaying the onset of immunosenescence. […]
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 […]
Top 5 Travel Tips for Seniors
As traveling has started to resume again and we all are beginning to plan our vacations, we wanted to share the top 5 travel tips to keep in mind when traveling with older loved ones and seniors. These simple tips will ensure that you are prepared for your travels and alleviate any stresses: Get Physicians […]
Facts About Falls
The CDC reports that one in four seniors over the age of 65 fall each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falls can be incredibly serious and the hospital visits can be costly. Often times broken bones and head injuries are the result of a fall and if a senior falls once, they […]
Exercise Your Brain, Preserve & Build Your Memory
Like your muscles, your brain needs regular workouts to stay healthy and fit as you age. Benefits of Brain Exercises **Catholic nuns- Autopsy revealed Alzheimer’s lesions with no symptoms, lived a life that increased their Cognitive Reserve: Life of Meditation, Continued Study, Eating a low fat diet, Strong social ties with nuns and community. How to […]
