What is Elder Abuse?
The elderly are particularly vulnerable to abuse. There are many different forms that this abuse can take including neglect, physical abuse and financial exploitation. Abusers come in many different forms ...
Prescription Drug Formularies
No matter where you get your prescription drug coverage, you need to be aware of your plan’s prescription drug formulary. The formulary is a detailed list of drugs that are ...
Under Observation Vs. Admitted
When your elderly loved one goes to the hospital, they will be given a status. What that status is can have an adverse effect on what Medicare will cover as ...
Home Health Care Basics
Letting your elderly loved one stay in their own home can be a great decision for them. It keeps them in an environment that they are familiar with and allows ...
Avoiding Scams That Take Advantage of the Elderly
There are a lot of unscrupulous people who look to take advantage of anyone out there. The elderly can be particularly vulnerable to scammers who seek to take advantage of ...
Be Careful of Health Care Proxy Forms
Upon being admitted to a hospital you may be asked to fill out a health care proxy form. This is particularly true if you are admitted for a condition that ...
The Costs of Long Term Care
Think you are prepared for the costs of long term care? You might be surprised to find out just how much long term care actually can cost. Most senior citizens ...
Preventing Senior Malnutrition
Malnutrition is of great concern to seniors. As we age, our diets need to change as our body changes. There are also the challenges of dealing with decreased mobility, arthritis ...
Stepping On to Prevent Falls
Preventing falls can be a major concern for the elderly or for those who are giving the elderly care. Knowing where and when falls can happen can help to prevent ...
Medical Alert Systems
In the days of the internet and cell phones, are medical alert devices really still necessary? Cell phones are a technology that allows us to be in constant contact with ...