Category: Elder Care
“In addition to the assault on the resident’s dignity and the administration of drugs without informed consent, the misuse of anti-psychotic drugs can kill a senior, particularly one who suffers from dementia.” Nursing homes are supposed to administer prescribed medications to residents. Appropriate use of these substances can treat illness and improve the quality of […]
“The fact many people need both types of services, home care and home health, contributes to the confusion.” Many people use the terms “home care” and “home health” interchangeably, which can cause confusion when you try to find funding for these services. This article will try to help you understand the difference between home health […]
Tom has health care issues and Louise can no longer care for him. Tom and Louise have been married for half a century and live in the same home they bought when first married. They are worried about possible nursing home costs and should be, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in “Married and concerned about […]
Days ago, on Tuesday 3/26/19, the New York State Court of Appeals in Andryeyeva v. New York Health Care, Inc., et. al., held that home care agencies are not required to pay a “live-in” aide for each hour of a 24 hour shift. Instead, they are only required to pay up to 13 hours for the […]
Passing away quietly at home without pain, is not a common occurrence. Increasing the chances of achieving a peaceful death requires some careful planning as well as conversations with loved ones, according to The Wall Street Journal in “Preparing For a Good End Of Life“. You will want to make sure your loved ones are […]
It may not be the best time when the pressure is on. However, read the contract and get some advice. If you are preparing to move to a retirement community or care community yourself, it is best to read that fine print very carefully and better yet, get some legal advice before signing, according to […]
Some issues are not easy to approach for discussion. However, they are necessary. With holidays upon us, it is perhaps a good time to have a conversation with your parents about long-term care and other aging issues, according to News3LV in “Tough talks over turkey: Is it time to have “The Talk” with your parents?“. […]
If you prefer to remain in your own home, check out options before deciding on assisted living. There are many seniors and retired Americans that are not aware of options that help them remain in their own homes if that is what they prefer, according to Next Avenue in “Does Self-Directed Long-Term Home Care Make […]
Pew Research analysis reports 20% of population living in multigenerational homes. There are a record number of multigenerational homes in the U.S. and that trend is expected to keep rising, according to a Pew Research Center analysis reported in Financial Advisor Magazine in “How to Address Multigenerational Estate Planning Issues“. For some families, it’s college […]
The fear of huge medical bills causes worry to many a retiree. However, there is hope of solving the situation. Retirees generally fear that a medical expense shock will decimate their savings. However, there are ways to make the shock less stressful, according to Reuters in “How to shockproof your retirement healthcare costs“. Brightwork Partners discovered in […]
