Flying This Winter? Be Prepared
Whether the elderly may be flying for a vacation, or heading to a more comfortable climate this winter, preparing for the flight is important. Special considerations must be planned for at the time of booking the flight, such as getting a motorized escort or wheelchair assistance to your departure gate, bringing a companion escort or […]
Proactive Treatments to Parkinson’s Disease: LSVT BIG
Those with Parkinson’s Disease move and speak differently as the disease progresses, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower, and their voice becomes softer. The result is a mismatch between what the actions of those with Parkinson’s actually are, and what they perceive. LSVT BIG helps improve the mismatch between what is felt […]
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 […]
How To: Emergency Preparedness Kits
Extreme temperature, especially if local electric utility or gas distribution services are disrupted for extended periods of time can drastic affects on older adults. Nowadays, seriously ill people continue to live in their own homes with support from caregivers and equipment. These people need a well- thought-out emergency plan to include an emergency preparedness kit. […]
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 […]
Avoiding Open Enrollment Scams
Open Enrollment time is Medicare scam time! Tis the season to shop for the right Medicare plan for you. Those eligible for Medicare have until Dec. 7th to enroll in the plan they choose. Unfortunately, scammers are around every corner using any opportunity to target older Americans. The purpose is to get personal or financial […]
5 Ways to Care for Caregivers: Part 2
We continued our conversation about ways that you can help care for caregivers below: Check out Part 1:
5 Ways to Care for Caregivers: Part 1
1) Offer Help to Caregivers– Caregivers rarely ask for help so we all must be advocates for caregivers. We must reach out to those in need and offer help, or recognize that they need resources and support. Inform them of what is available in your community. 2) Ask for Help- 3) Give yourself a break […]
6 Myths of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. It is believed that for every one case of elder abuse about five more go unreported. Since a victim may not be able to report abuse, it’s up to others to observe the signs and intervene. Here are the top […]
Preparing for Virtual Visits
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare practices are implementing virtual visits. What are virtual visits? They are telemedicine visits using audio or video conferencing apps to connect patients with their care providers online. Using video with these visits make this as much like an in-person office visit as possible. A huge bonus in convenience but […]
