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
7 Steps to Good Senior Health in 2016!
We can’t believe the year is already a twelfth complete! Hopefully your New Year’s Resolutions are still intact and you’re still on your way to healthy 2016. If not, here are 7 steps to good senior health to keep yourself happy and healthy for the whole year. Be active -Aim to get at least 30 minutes Read More
Ways Technology Can Enrich the Lives of Seniors
by Pam Ness It is often assumed that technology is the domain of youth, but there are many simple ways to bring new forms of entertainment and pleasure to seniors right in their homes. Even if seniors do not own a smartphone, tablet, or computer, these devices can be shared by caregivers and loved ones. Read More
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