Doctor visit or trip to the hospital been part of your agenda? If so, you’ve undoubtedly been given a paper to sign stating your health information is protected. The privacy of individually identifiable health information has been protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which affects health insurance and healthcare providers. You… Continue Reading
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Tech Home Improvement for Aging in Place on the Senior Care Corner Show
WiFi connection to broadband internet can add a lot to the health, safety and comfort of seniors aging in place, but only if they have it in their homes. That’s a role family members can fill for many seniors. Home Improvement Month is the feature topic in this episode of the Senior Care Corner Show,… Continue Reading
Social Security: What Family Caregivers of Seniors Should Know
Retirement! The mere word conjures fond thoughts in many of us who aren’t there yet but close enough to dream. Dream, that is, until thoughts of the money we need jolt us to reality. When it comes to retirement finances, many of us not yet there treat Social Security as only a secondary piece of… Continue Reading
Let’s Get Senior Loved Ones Walking – and Their Communities Walkable
US Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin has officially launched a new campaign called Every Body Walk! The goal of this initiative is to get all of us, our senior loved ones included, moving. A major objective of getting everyone walking is to manage to our weight for better health, but in the case of our… Continue Reading
Stroke: What Family Caregivers Should Know for Self and Senior Care
Stroke – one of the more feared words in healthcare, though now more treatable and preventable than ever. As a family caregiver, you may already be experiencing helping a family member recover from a stroke or are trying to help your senior loved one avoid a stroke. We know how prevalent stroke is in the… Continue Reading
Nutrition Care for Alzheimer’s Seniors – Creativity and Patience Needed
We are told frequently that managing our health, preventing chronic disease and reducing our potential risk factors can help us age more successfully. Nutrition is one area where lifestyle changes can and have been proven to benefit us, especially combating chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Improved nutrition in those already afflicted with… Continue Reading
Mother’s Day and Stumped Again? Think Audio Books for Senior Moms
Mother’s Day and time again to show our appreciation to the mothers, grandmothers and even great-grandmothers in our lives! Well, every day is right for that but I think Moms need a special day because we don’t always show what we feel on the rest of them. Stumped for a gift for that senior Mom… Continue Reading
Aging in Place Tech Talk: MobileHelp on the Senior Care Corner Show
Technology is a big part of the answer to the aging in place wish of many of our senior loved ones — and us. We’re looking to the tech industry for solutions that allow living in the home of our choice safely, comfortably and in good health as long as we can. We often talk… Continue Reading
Unleash the Power of Age – Celebrating Older Americans Month 2013
Unleash the Power of Age! Beginning in 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. Well, the designated month, at least, as the appreciation should be year-round. Join Senior Care Corner as we recognize and celebrate our elders’ contributions and commitment… Continue Reading
Sustainable Aging in Place: Features to Make it a Reality in Your Community
Seniors and their family caregivers in growing numbers are finding the right solutions to make aging in place a reality. More seniors are becoming healthier to face their aging head on. They’re managing to put realistic financial plans in place to allow them to maintain their lifestyle while paying for ever-rising healthcare costs. Many of… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Staffing Woes Increase Need for Family Caregivers of Seniors
Nursing home care is something many family caregivers see as part of the future, at least at some point, for their senior loved ones — and maybe even for themselves. Looming staff shortages on the front line of resident care could make nursing home openings harder to find or more expensive (maybe both). Even with… Continue Reading
Strategies for Family Caregivers on the Receiving End of Hurtful Words
Family caregivers give their time, attention and even finances to help make life better for a family member. Many feel honored and proud to be able to provide love and nurturing, especially when it’s giving back by caring for parents who once gave them everything when they were children. Unfortunately, there are times when it… Continue Reading
Seniors Staying Active While Having Fun Playing With Grandchildren
Regular visitors to Senior Care Corner know we’re strong proponents of physical activity at every age — but especially for our senior loved ones and their family caregivers. We often encourage the caregivers of senior loved ones to stay fit so that they can continue to be healthy, both for themselves and those for whom… Continue Reading
Healthcare Decisions Day: Important for Seniors and Their Family Caregivers
End of life healthcare treatment is something most adults in the US have considered and most all have heard about living wills. Relatively few, though, actually have living wills in place. Enter National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), an education effort regarding the need for advance healthcare planning – – and the importance of healthcare facilities… Continue Reading
Understanding Seniors’ Drug Labels and Why It’s Important to Read Them
Millions of seniors, more than likely your loved ones included, take prescription drugs every day. According to the latest information available from the Centers for Disease Control, there are 2.6 billion prescription drugs ordered each year. 73% of adults over 60 years use tw0 or more prescription drugs while 37% use more than five. The… Continue Reading
Health Mobile Apps from US Agencies for Seniors’ Smartphones and Tablets
There’s an app for that — you might have heard that before! We know many family caregivers have actively used apps on their smartphones and tablets, both for their own needs and as part of providing care to loved ones. Seniors are using apps more and more too! It is estimated that more than half… Continue Reading
Therapeutic Journaling Can Mean Inner Calm for Family Caregivers
Family caregivers have full days of doing things for others. They all too rarely take time for themselves. They seldom stop to look in the mirror to see the effects of their caregiving on their own well-being. One strategy family caregivers can use to take a deep breath and improve their own coping ability is… Continue Reading
Helping Senior Loved Ones Who are Veterans with PTSD
Service to the nation is a badge worn proudly by many of our senior loved ones and we honor their service. These brave men and women have precious stories to share of heroes with whom they served, travels to foreign lands, battles hard fought, friends lost and memories of a lifetime. Unfortunately, many also came… Continue Reading
Advance Directives: When a Power of Attorney Holder Becomes Incompetent
Advance directives — including living wills and, if desired, Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) orders — for our senior loved ones and even family caregivers are very important, we believe. Making end of life wishes clear is crucial, both for each individual and their family members. It’s also vital to designate who will look out for your interests… Continue Reading
Drug Take Back Day: Safe Disposal of Unneeded and Expired Medications
Flush them, mix them with coffee grounds, just throw them out – – what ARE we supposed to do with medications that are expired or we just don’t need any more? Disposing of old prescription drugs improperly can be, as we have learned of late, hazardous to the environment. Keeping drugs that are no longer… Continue Reading
