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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 … Read more
Family caregivers caring for senior loved ones have challenges that may consume their time, finances, and spirit every day. At times the day to day tasks can be overwhelming for any of us, so when it happens to you please know you’re not alone. Some days spent as caregivers are joyous, some days are fun, … Read more
Physical activity is important for us at any age but especially through our older years. We need to keep our bodies in motion to stay healthy. Yoga is a great way to stay active, keep joints fluid and stretch those muscles! We, as well as others, have encouraged our seniors to participate in yoga. Recently … Read more
Healthcare data is some of the most personal and private information we have. Legal protections and healthcare providers tightly control access to our health data for our protection. Healthcare workers are very careful to limit access to our information — or are they? While hospitals, physician’s offices and other healthcare facilities have controls in place … Read more
Technological evolution — and sometimes revolution — for the benefit of our senior loved ones is one of our favorite topics here at Senior Care Corner. We are strong supporters of the role technology can play in the well-being, both physically and mentally, for all of us as we age. Especially exciting is the thought … Read more
In a recent Senior Care Corner Radio Show, we reported a news story about a durable medical equipment (sometimes referred to as DME) provider being fined for fraudulent Medicare claims for power scooters. While many who this provider gave no- or low-cost scooters paid for by Medicare that were not deemed eligible, there are many … Read more
50 episodes of the Senior Care Corner Show . . . and counting! We are pleased to reach this milestone, reflecting almost two years of our biweekly show, and proud that our listenership continues to grow and benefit from our work. We wanted to do something special for our feature segment of this episode, something … Read more
Phishing fears drove a recent warning for those downloading any of a number of seemingly helpful smartphone apps made for both Android and iPhone users. The apps were 0stensibly designed to gain access to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts, which are retirement savings accounts for federal government employees and those who serve in the military. … Read more
Dogs can be great companions for our senior loved ones who are aging in place, as we discussed in a recent post, especially those who are living alone. Caring for the needs of a dog can be a challenge for some seniors, some of whom are the recipients of care themselves. Companions with whom they … Read more
