Palliative Care – Supportive Care
Many people associate Palliative Care with cancer care but palliative [...]
Thyroid Awareness Month: Hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland is located in the neck and is [...]
COPD Awareness Month
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a lung disease also [...]
Medicare benefits for “Observation” verses “Admission” to the hospital.
For some time now there has been confusion and even [...]
Summer Heat – Dangerous for Seniors
Summer time brings the long awaited warm weather and bright [...]
Dramatic Change in Behavior – think Delirium.
Delirium is a serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities [...]
All of these “Senior Moments” – are they adding up?
How do I know whether my occasional senior moments are [...]
Self and Home Management Challenges – Early Warning Signs
If you are noticing signs that the elder you care [...]
Caregiver Burnout – Early Warning Signs
All caregivers, whether providing around the clock care or periodic [...]
Early Warning Signs – Nutrition and Weight
Noticing the following physical observations may indicate that your parent [...]