Get to the ER fast, say doctors at Harvard Medical School, if any of these problems occur: Remember Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) usually covers emergency department services when you have an injury, a sudden illness, or an illness that quickly gets much worse. Have Your Emergency Info Ready to Go! The first page of the […]
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In 2019 the CDC reported that over 34,000 adults 65 and older died from falls, making it the leading cause for injury death among this group. I won’t list all the scary facts about what occurs after someone falls but you can click here for the statistics from the CDC. In my experience as a
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Each year we see articles floating around about what to get the older adults in our lives. But what about those stressed out caregivers who care for them? What do you get them? Here are 5 ideas for gifts to get Caregivers Enroll them in a food of the month club! Who doesn’t like receiving
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I recently decided to update my driver’s license information online and realized that I did not have any information on who to call in an emergency. I honestly don’t remember if this is a question asked during the in-person renewal process. As a family caregiver, consider this scenario. A friend of yours has come over
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November is a time to recognize the more than 40 million family caregivers across this country who help aging parents, ill spouses, and disabled individuals remain safe and as independent as possible. Family caregivers are often hardworking individuals who work full time, manage children, and care for their family members after hours—they are the unsung
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Physical therapists (PTs) can be a huge asset for caregivers PTs can help you be a safer caregiver through answering questions about implementing home exercise programs, proper equipment use, and minimize falls and accidents. Alyssa O’Krent PT, DPT, OCS, our Physical Therapist expert, works at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists in Central Texas. Check out their
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The hot new discussion on social media: Do you really need to bathe every day? That depends, say the experts. Washing daily is nice for social reasons, but not absolutely necessary to protect our health, says London-based dermatologist, Derrick Phillips, in an interview with Healthline. According to CNN, kids only need to bathe when they
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Its important for our ourselves and our stress levels as well as the health of the person we are caring for to keep ourselves hydrated.
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Oftentimes, it is up to an adult child to investigate how long-term care needs will be financed for a parent. How do you know what your parents can afford so you can help them make appropriate long-term care choices? Here are a few questions to consider that will help: What are their assets? It’s important
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Private Duty, Medicare, Home Health Care, Hospice…..what is the difference between all of these options, and the bigger question…which is the right option for my situation? Trying to navigate through the maze of home care options can be confusing. Here are a few short definitions to help you differentiate between the different types of in-home
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