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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According to Comparitech, a cyber security research company, more than 334,000 incidents of elder financial exploitation are reported each year, causing more than $6.3 billion in losses. Throughout my career, I have been exposed to many instances of exploitation, including a family that thought it was OK to keep their mom in one room of
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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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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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Do you know the sounds of fire safety? Smoke detectors that go off in the middle of the night due to low batteries can be really frustrating and lead to homeowners disabling them. But it’s important to maintain them because they are everyone’s first line of defense against fire in the home. Take a minute
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“Using baby wipes in no way negates the importance of washing your hands which is the single best infection control task you should be doing often.”
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