When it comes time to consider hospice and palliative care, one of the options to weigh must be the cost. The cost of end-of-life care can be expensive, so it is important to have some information upfront when making decisions. Below we will cover the average cost of hospice and palliative care covered by Medicare. … Continued
Your 80 year old mother has been diagnosed with dementia. You know she can no longer cook, pay her bills, or safely drive a car. Dad is also on the decline and cannot be the sole caretaker. You lead a busy life of your own. But you can’t stomach the thought of putting your mother … Continued
Homebound Seniors: Stay Connected Through Technology Are you feeling disconnected from family and friends because you’re not able to get out like you used to? Know that you’re not alone. Approximately 3.6 million people are homebound. Medicare considers you homebound if it takes substantial effort to leave your home due to illness or injury and … Continued
Lymph nodes help protect the body from infection, but while doing so they also collect a lot of cellular waste that needs to be filtered out. When a person’s lymph nodes are damaged or removed, lymph vessels in the surrounding area become unable to drain that waste. The result is uncomfortable swelling around the affected … Continued
Hoarding can feel overwhelming for the person experiencing it and for the Caregiver. Many wonder whether recovery is possible and what meaningful support actually looks like. But can hoarders recover? How do you help someone who is a hoarder? In this post, we’ll review the following: Download Our FREE Guide to Home Safety Are There … Continued
Getting a hip replaced can be a transformative experience for many seniors. If all goes according to plan, patients experience increased mobility and relief from debilitating chronic pain. Unfortunately, like any surgery, things can go wrong. A hip replacement is a serious procedure that will require weeks to months of rehabilitation to fully heal from, … Continued
Gastroparesis slows or stalls the stomach’s ability to move food along, which can lead to nausea, pain and trouble getting proper nutrition. While there’s no cure, diet changes can make a real difference. So, what can a person with gastroparesis eat? In this post, we’ll give you the tools you need to form your gastroparesis … Continued
The liver is one of the largest and most important organs in the body. In addition to removing toxins from the bloodstream, your liver also helps maintain your blood sugar, assists in digestion, and plays a major role in developing the proteins that support our muscles and immune systems. That’s why maintaining your liver health … Continued
After hernia surgery, it is expected to experience mild and moderate pain but healing time for hernia surgery does not need to be impossible. In this post, we’ll review hernia surgery recovery tips, including the best way to get out of bed after hernia surgery and how to heal after hernia surgery. Download Our FREE … Continued
Does your senior experience nighttime confusion or feelings of anxiety when the sun goes down? They may be experiencing a common side effect of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia known as “sundown syndrome” or “sundowning.” In this post we’ll break down signs of elderly anxiety, the causes of confusion in the elderly at night, and what … Continued