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Accidental Falls Are One of the Primary Causes of Elderly Death

by John Webb | Sep 28, 2016 | Elderly, Living Arrangements, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging, Uncategorized

Injuries are very common among the elderly and while many of these are unintentional they account for about 85% of deaths every year.  According to the National Center for Health Statistics, between 2012 and 2013 alone adults aged 65 and older suffered injuries or...

5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Elderly Parents as a Caregiver

by John Webb | Sep 5, 2016 | Caregiver, Dealing with Changes, Self Help for the Caregiver

Regardless if you’re a caregiver or not, your parents are just that – your parents. There are boundaries there when it comes down to things you should and should not say.  Some adult children struggle with this.  There are some who are more emotional than others and...

What You Need to Know About Hospice Under Medicare

by John Webb | Sep 5, 2016 | Caregiver, Dealing with Changes, Living Arrangements, Uncategorized

Many elderly people are recipients under Medicare when they reach a specific age, but there is quite a bit to learn here too.  This is especially the case when we begin dealing with something such as a chronic, or terminal illness impacting an elderly loved one. ...

7 Ways to Safeguard Your Home and Prevent Elderly Falls

by John Webb | Aug 16, 2016 | Caregiver, Elderly, Living Arrangements, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging

Just a few changes in your home can protect your elderly loved ones from traumatic accidents.  Yes, falls within the home are quite common among the elderly, with one in every three suffering injuries from an accidental mishap.  Many accidental falls are responsible...

6 Signs Assisted Living Is the Right Choice for Your Elderly Loved One

by John Webb | Aug 3, 2016 | Elderly, Financial and Legal Assistance, Living Arrangements

Just to begin, let’s be clear that assisted living is not the same thing as placing your loved one in a nursing home.  Actually, assisted living is much like residing in an apartment community.  The difference is that there is 24-hour emergency service available on...

How Can You Help the Elderly Within Your Own Community?

by John Webb | Aug 1, 2016 | Dealing with Changes, Elderly, Financial and Legal Assistance, Living Arrangements, Uncategorized

Are you wanting to improve the living environment for the elderly within your community?  Are you at a loss as to where to start, or what programs might be accessible to you?  The Internet has a wealth of information available for those who want to volunteer their...

Practical Everyday Tips for Eliminating Medication Mistakes Among the Elderly

by John Webb | Jul 26, 2016 | Elderly, Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance, Medication Therapy Management, Uncategorized

Medication mistakes happen every day.  These can be due to an error by your clinician, or the pharmacists accidental error.  This can even happen in the hands of the caregiver, and the patient.  The problem is complex, but common.  How can you make a difference for...

5 Ways to Improve Communication Between Caregivers and Homebound Patients

by John Webb | Jul 26, 2016 | Caregiver, Home Health Care, Uncategorized

Trust between caregivers and homebound patients is important, but then trust within the medical community is imperative—period.  However, there has been a 110% increase in home healthcare within the past 8 years, which says a lot.  So, when you’re providing care for...

Signs of Caregiver Stress and How You Can Avoid Burn Out

by John Webb | Jul 18, 2016 | Dealing with Changes, Self Help for the Caregiver

Burnout is a very real and concerning issue for a caregiver, especially those who do this long-distance.  However, there are many ways caregiver stress can be controlled and managed, to hopefully avoid that worrisome burnout.  While some level of stress is quite...

4 Signs Caregivers Should Look for to Know When to Call in Hospice Services

by John Webb | Jul 14, 2016 | Dealing with Changes, Self Help for the Caregiver

When it comes down to long distance caregiving—of course it is extremely tough on the caregivers; and most certainly hospice services are always in the back of one’s mind.  If your loved one has progressed to a stage in their disease where they are having constant...
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