Archive for Month: January

Identifying Delirium vs Dementia and Choosing Appropriate Interventions

by Amanda Barbera, BSN, RN, CSA Whenever a senior is not thinking clearly, is forgetful or acting out of character, friends, family and caregivers generally assume that the senior may have dementia. Though these symptoms are all common signs...

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Medicare vs Medicaid

Medicare vs. Medicaid

Is It Medicare or Medicaid? As people approach retirement age, they start to think about how they will pay things, including the expenses that arise due to illness or other emergencies. This includes medical bills and living options, such...

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Caregiver Burnout During the Holidays

Caregiver Burnout During the Holidays

The holidays are just around the corner, and for many people that means chilly days filled with checking items off shopping lists, gathering with family and friends for dinner, spending time off of work and participating in lifelong traditions...

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