Elder abuse is more common than you think. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 1 in 10 seniors over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. Abuse occurs in private homes as well in medical facilities. Victims of abuse are more commonly women than men. Many of those targeted are older Read More
Medicare Myth Busting
Yes, Medicare will pay for a broken hip. No, Medicare will not pay a dime for daily caregiving, but who does pay in this situation? I am going to do a little Medicare myth busting and dispel some common questions and concerns. Questions and Concerns that could be keeping you from getting the service you need. Read More
Hearing Aids: Questions to Ask Your Physician
Finding the right hearing aids doesn’t need to be a hassle. Age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss among adults aged 20-69, with the greatest amount of hearing loss in the 60 to 69 age group according to NIH (National Institute on Deafness). It is important to seek answers from your trusted physician if Read More
Age-Related Hearing Loss
Age-related hearing loss is very common among seniors and older adults. Because of its gradual onset, it is often hard to recognize that age-related hearing loss is occurring. Here is some helpful information and important facts which will give you a better understanding of age-related hearing loss and how it can affect either you or Read More
Dementia Behaviors: Strategies & Solutions
The various dementias produce challenges with memory, behavior and personality. How we design an intervention will depend on your role with the individual and the specific dementia and dementia behaviors. We start with these two variables in creating an intervention or strategy. Then you need to take into consideration the environment, time of day and Read More
Tips for Communicating with a Memory-Impaired Loved One
Communicating with a memory-impaired loved one can often bring up feelings of frustration for everyone involved. When working with a memory impaired loved one the inconsistency in a person’s memory retention can become overwhelming for both the caretaker and the person suffering from memory loss related to dementia or Alzheimer’s. It’s important (especially on hard Read More
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