Palliative Care
Palliative care has long been associated with and is an [...]
Falling and Older Adults
Falls among those 65 years and older are a leading [...]
Financial Power of Attorney – Understand what you are signing.
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that [...]
Telehealth Care – Health Care Technology for Older Adults
As the world of technology continues to explode around us [...]
Hospice Care – Must I have cancer to use hospice care?
Historically, people associated hospice care with cancer care as some [...]
Choosing Hospice Sooner than Later, Making Hospice Part of Your Home Health Care Plan
When the word hospice is mentioned, frequently people shudder, connecting [...]
Driving when it is no longer safe
Most seniors believe they retain safe driving habits and skills [...]
Medicare benefits for “Observation” verses “Admission” to the hospital.
For some time now there has been confusion and even [...]
Dramatic Change in Behavior – think Delirium.
Delirium is a serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities [...]
Caregiver Burnout – Early Warning Signs
All caregivers, whether providing around the clock care or periodic [...]