Signs of Skilled Nursing Facility Elder Abuse Have you recently moved your mom or dad to a skilled nursing facility or assisted living residence? Perhaps you are thinking of doing so but have some concerns. We get it. There...
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By Nyaka Mwanza Forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating are common and often accepted parts of getting older, and not necessarily a sign that something serious is wrong. Sometimes, though, forgetfulness and memory issues can be a sign of a bigger...
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...
Admitted vs. Observation in the Hospital When your parent is in the hospital for any reason, it is stressful and worrying. It doesn’t make it any easier when you are also unsure of how their hospital stay affects their...
Differences Between a Skilled Nursing Facility and an Assisted Living Facility Are you worried about your parent or other senior loved one? Concerned that they may be unable to continue living independently? Many families in this situation find themselves...
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...
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...