Medicaid qualifications can be challenging to navigate. This program offers health insurance for children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with disabilities. The 2010 Affordable Care Act expanded Medicaid to provide coverage for more low-income individuals. What Does Medicaid Eligibility...
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Oasis Senior Advisors East Tennessee is proud to once again be sponsoring the Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory, the annual fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Tennessee, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and resources to individuals and families...
As a loved one of a senior, it is well known that not all topics are easily addressed and digestible. Some conversations that need to be addressed might be awkward or taboo. Some examples of uncomfortable topics are the...
As a healthcare provider or support individual for seniors and their families, complex topics must be addressed. It’s essential to approach these conversations with empathy, respect, and an open mind, mainly if they include issues that the seniors and...
Pets help alleviate loneliness and reduce inactivity, so it’s no surprise that at least 50% of seniors own a pet. Yet, during a medical emergency and or short rehab stay, it’s easy for man’s best friend to be forgotten....
Over the weekend, family members of Jimmy Carter, the 98-year-old former US President, had begun receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia. Hospice is a type of care that focuses on providing comfort and support for individuals who...
Over the weekend, family members of Jimmy Carter, the 98-year-old former US President, had begun receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia. Hospice is a type of care that focuses on providing comfort and support for individuals who...
Moving a loved one to a senior living community is often stressful for everyone in the family. However, creating a plan and managing everything on a timeline can make the process smoother and less demanding. The following steps are...
Each day in the life of healthcare professionals brings stress and risk along with feelings of satisfaction when making a difference in the lives of others. Giving so much time and dedication might come at a cost to their...
February may be our shortest month of the year, but it has a lot of love and care packed into it. February is a valuable month for caregivers because each day formally recognizes something to help us focus on...