by John Webb | Feb 24, 2023 | Caregiver, Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
As a loved one, it can be difficult to approach a family member about their mental health and psychotropic medication. However, it’s important to have open and honest conversations about these sensitive topics in order to support our loved ones and help them...
by John Webb | Dec 30, 2022 | Drug Cost, Financial and Legal Assistance, Medical Practice, Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Uncategorized
Introduction The cost of prescription drugs is increasing at an alarming rate. According to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, it costs about $10,000 per year for a typical American family to cover the cost of medications. While this amount hasn’t changed...
by John Webb | Nov 2, 2022 | Caregiver, Dealing with Changes, Elderly, Self Help for the Caregiver
National Family Caregivers Month In the service of others, do not become a disservice to yourself. Introduction If you’re taking care of others, losing sight of yourself is easy. It’s normal to focus on others when they need help, but if your health and...
by John Webb | Mar 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
by John Webb | Mar 2, 2020 | Dealing with Changes, Home Health Care, Self Help for the Caregiver, Uncategorized
So, you’re loved one is finally being discharged from the hospital and there are new restrictions on diet, new medications to consider and new health ailments to keep up with. How can caregivers make certain they can establish a safe and reliable transition from...
by John Webb | Sep 26, 2018 | Caregiver, Elderly, Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance, Mindfulness, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
One of the biggest concerns of older people and their family members is that of losing memory and other mental capacities. Confusion and memory loss are not normal in aging. They usually have specific causes which can be identified. Confusion can take two major forms:...
by John Webb | Sep 13, 2018 | Dealing with Changes, Elderly, Medication Compliance, Mindfulness, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
Some people believe that the loss of memory and other mental functions is a normal and unavoidable part of aging. It is important to understand what is normal and what is not, and what can be done to help your family member maintain an active mind and a healthy...
by John Webb | Sep 9, 2018 | Caregiver, Dealing with Changes, Elderly, Nutrition, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
Help with Eating Eating is important because it can provide social time as well as nourishment for the body. With aging, some significant changes occur in the body, and these can cause problems with eating. Older people tend to have slower metabolisms and don’t...
by John Webb | Sep 2, 2018 | Elderly, Nutrition, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
Taste, Smell & Touch As people age, they experience changes in their ability to taste and smell, as well as their ability to detect heat, cold and pain. These changes can affect how well your family member eats and can result in some serious safety problems. Taste...
by John Webb | Aug 28, 2018 | Elderly, Hosptilization, Medical Practice, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITIONS OF AGING At any age, physical health has a strong impact on mental health. In later life, this association is even stronger because older adults typically have several chronic health conditions that can affect physical as well as mental...
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