Elder Care ABC

by Joy Loverde Sharon has everything under control regarding the house sale. Her expertise as a seasoned real estate agent knows no limits, and she secured another buyer for Mom and Bill’s house immediately after the first buyer backed out and the house was once again on the market. If you are moving a parent [...]

By Bobby Wise Geriatric massage, which utilizes the same basic techniques as traditional massage therapy, was especially designed for the elderly and their unique needs. This type of massage includes the gentle massage of soft tissues (and sometimes passive or active manipulation of the joints), proven to improve circulation and increase flexibility. Geriatric massage therapy [...]

By Shelley Webb Having worked in the health care industry for almost 30 years, I can tell you that there is a definite hierarchy in the way that medical titles are perceived within the health care community.  For instance, RNs are perceived better than LPNs (or LVNs); 4 year RN grads are perceived better than 2 year [...]

by Sian P Wilson The care of all patients, especially the elderly who are often suffering from unremitting illnesses require constant treatment and unalleviated supervision which places increasing pressures on public and private health systems. According to recent research conducted the by the University of Rovira i Virgilli, in Spain, older people now account for [...]

Part One in my “When the Time is Right” outlines the importance of using timing to your advantage when it comes to talking to aging parents and elderly loved ones about sensitive subjects. A well-timed conversation enhances the likelihood of being heard and reaching consensus. Instead of having the door of communication shut closed, here [...]

Welcome to the June 16, 2010 edition of eldercareabc carnival. Edie Dykeman presents Family Caregivers: What Does it Take? posted at Elder Care Cafe, saying, “Do you have what it takes to be a family caregiver? Find out the qualifications by reading this article.”

by Joy Loverde With Bill resting comfortably at Signature Healthcare and Mom ever-so-close to realizing her dream of moving back to Chicago, nothing can stop me now. I can’t afford to let one more thing get in the way of this move.  I have been dealing with every family caregiving curve-ball imaginable… hospitalizations and illnesses, [...]

By Mary Jane Stern Someday it could happen and you need the services of a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).  Whether you are enrolled in Original Medicare or an Advantage Plan you should have a basic understanding of the requirements, because these facilities can become quite expensive and might become your financial responsibility.