I was going into a nearby medical center and saw a man fixing an older woman’s shawl and hat – on a mild but cloudy December afternoon. As he pushed the woman past me, it was easy to see that they had the exact same profile; he was just about 30 years younger. I thought Read More
Archives for July 2013
Seniors Increasingly Victims of Medicare’s “Observation Status” Trap Says Survey of Aging Experts; Congress Considers Changes
Senior citizens are increasingly being denied needed rehabilitation care and socked with unexpected medical bills as the result of a growing trend of labeling Medicare hospital stays as “observation” visits. “Seniors are being unfairly charged thousands of dollars and denied needed rehabilitation services,” said Jullie Gray, NAPGCM President. “Care managers are having some success in Read More
Why seniors fall and how to prevent it
Bay Area News Group, July 18, 2013 Eldercare Services’ Director of Clients Services, Chris Rose-Franks, PTA, MPA, CMC, lends her expertise to why fall prevention is so important for older adults. To read the article please click here.
Free Medical Alert Device is a Scam – AARP Offers Tips
Several of us at Eldercare Services have experienced attempts by those of a potential scam targeting seniors. An automated caller asks for personal information so a “free” medical alert device can be delivered. AARP recently published an article regarding this scam, and offers tips on self protection. If you receive one of these calls, simply Read More
5 Tips for Keeping Aging Parents in their Own Homes and Avoiding Premature Nursing Home Placement
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers survey of aging experts says that the most important thing you can do to prevent premature placement in a nursing home is assess your parent’s financial and care needs and available resources. Design a plan of care that supports wellness and encourages social interaction based on your parent’s Read More
Keeping Elders Safe From Scams: What Family Members Should Know
Lamorinda Weekly, July 3, 2013 Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, provides helpful tips to older adults and their loved ones on how to reduce or eliminate the risk of scams to elders. To read the full article, click here.