As our bodies age, our dietary needs often change. Our bodies don’t absorb nutrients in the same way that they used to, and overall do not function as smoothly as they did when we were young! Some of the most important nutrients to keep in mind are: Fiber! I’m a huge supporter of fiber (except Read More
Essential Items to Bring to Senior Medical Appointments
by Pam Ness Accompanying a loved one to senior medical appointments can be a lengthy time commitment that includes many steps: commuting, parking, navigating a medical center to find the right office, waiting to register, sitting in the waiting room to be called into an examining room, waiting in the examining room for the doctor, Read More
Want to Talk? Caregiver Hotlines
Sometimes being a caregiver for someone can be a very exhausting experience. We get so wrapped up in the day-to-day tasks that come along with the responsibility that we forget to take time for ourselves and can have difficulty making decisions on our own. Of course, if the person we are caring for has dementia Read More
Medicare Does Not Pay for All Ambulance Transportation!
by Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Ambulance transportation costs are incredibly expensive. Without Medicare coverage for an emergency, the cost of an ambulance trip could easily exceed $1,500 for a very short trip. In fact, in my county of Contra Costa, CA the base rate effective for 2016 is $2,100 plus mileage! Many people assume Read More
Navigating the Tricky Topic of Politics
By Pam Ness Now that we are more than a month into 2016, it is nearly impossible to escape the deluge of politics in a presidential election year. The topic of politics has overtaken headlines, television news coverage, commercials, and social media. Debates between candidates are happening at frequent intervals, and many of us are Read More
Hiring A Geriatric Care Manager
by Anita Kamiel, RN as posted on the Huffington Post 2/9/16 Being a caregiver for an elderly adult can be fraught with unforeseen and challenging situations that many relatives are ill equipped to handle. Managing all the details and logistics required for situating an elderly parent either in their home after a hospital stay or Read More
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