It’s The Holiday Season. Why Do I Feel Depressed All The Time?
Seasonal depression is real and it can be intensified with age as we face health challenges, loss of loved ones, and changes to...
Skilled Needs And Homebound Status: What You Need To Know
Wondering whether your home health care will be covered by insurance? Here’s a clue: Do you have a skilled need and are you...
4 Steps To Take Mom’s Meds From Muddled To Methodical
Medication management is a hot topic. And it should be. Medication confusion and home medication errors account for additional health expenses, hospital readmissions...
Gifts To Spread The Warmth This Holiday Season
Sentiments of cheer and goodwill are certainly heart warmers at this time of year, but how about ways to literally give the gift...
Tips And Tools For Medication Management
Different medications. Different dosages. Different times of day. It’s no wonder medication management can be a challenge for seniors. An effective plan for...
Medical Alert Systems And How To Choose
A fall or a medical emergency is a concern in and of itself as we age. Being alone in such a situation is...
Documenting Your Life Story
Perhaps you’ll notice the brevity in this month’s post. What I hope you will take away after reading is the heartfelt sentiment from...
The What And Why Of Advance Directives
People often don’t know about them until the situation is less than ideal. We want to change that. Part of happier aging is...
Mental Competence And When To Step In For Mom And Dad
There’s no doubt about it–helping your loved ones can be difficult. You observe little things at first, such as forgetfulness.
What Happens After I Call A Home Care Agency?
While no two health care agencies operate exactly the same, there is a general sequence of steps that new clients can expect after...
