Home healthcare service is ideal in a number of different situations, but many worry about how to pay for it. Often these services must be handled out of pocket which is not easy given its cost and today’s economy. Fortunately, there are options that could help you pay for the home healthcare that is so…
DetailsThe New York Times recently reported that even after 30 years of warnings regarding the dangers it poses to the elderly, use of benzodiazepine, sedative-hypnotic drugs like Valium, Xanax, Ativan and Klonopin, rises sharply with age. A study in the February 2015 edition of JAMA Psychiatry reports that 9% of those between 65 and 80…
DetailsThe experience of having a stroke is difficult enough, but after a stroke has occurred, finding your path forward can be even more complex. Being discharged from the hospital is just the first in a number of steps, and deciding where to turn could make all the difference in your recovery. Enlisting the Help of…
DetailsAlzheimer’s Disease Blood Test There is exciting news in the field of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research with the advent of a new blood test. This Alzheimer’s disease blood test can determine the presence of a key marker, brain amyloidosis. The buildup of amyloid proteins in the brain, as well as other blood proteins is associated…
DetailsHome healthcare services are the right choice in a number of situations, but not everyone understands when they might be a perfect candidate for home healthcare services. Take a look at when it might be right for you. For Seniors: In the event a senior lives alone or spends quite a bit of time alone, has…
DetailsPatients and their families seeking in home healthcare services have many decisions to make. Among the most important is whether to move forward with licensed in home services or certified services. If you’re not sure which might be right in your particular case, it may be best to look at the difference between the two.…
DetailsAging is often associated with a gradual decline in self sufficiency. Most elderly people prefer to stay in their homes for as long as possible which often means that they will need help taking care of both themselves and their home. If you have decided to have an in-home health care aide come to care…
DetailsThere are distinct advantages to using a home healthcare agency, but how do you choose the right one for your situation? Deciding who will provide in-home care is an important decision and your loved one’s health and well-being is dependent upon choosing a professional who is qualified, capable and compassionate. Home healthcare agencies are there for…
DetailsBetween concerns over diseases endemic to the elderly like diabetes or heart disease, catering to individual food sensitivities, and managing interactions with medication, a proper diet is essential to good health for the elderly. According to the National Institutes of Health, eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods everyday may very well reduce the risk…
DetailsTurmeric is a spice that has been the subject of many studies with respect to easing one of the most debilitating aspects of old age – dementia. It contains a powerful antioxidant called curcumin and is used widely in India where some of the lowest rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease occur. Dementia from Alzheimer’s…
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