A hospital readmission is when one is admitted back to a hospital within 30, 60, or 90 days after discharge. According to Healthcare.gov, “the number of hospital readmissions is often used in part to measure the quality of hospital care, since it can mean that your follow-up care wasn’t properly organized, or that you weren’t … Continued
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, “multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.” Upon getting a diagnosis, MS life expectancy can be quite concerning. In this post, we will answer your questions about MS … Continued
Learn how Maryanne Murray, a recently retired long-time Griswold franchisee, is proud to see her daughter Erin Pickrell follow in her footsteps and usher in a new generation of Griswoldness. Read the full article here
Cognitive diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are debilitating and demoralizing, both for those who suffer from the disease as well as their caregivers. Because these diseases are so dreadful, research is almost constantly being done to find treatments and therapies to cure the diseases, and if not cure them, at least effectively treat some … Continued
Why does my nose run more as I get older? It can be the result of geriatric rhinitis or primary atrophic rhinitis. This imprecise term signifies the inflammation of the mucous membranes or lining of the nasal cavity due to the age-related changes in nasal physiology. Geriatric rhinitis can cause nasal congestion or obstruction, post-nasal … Continued
If you have a loved one with dementia, wandering at night may be one of the most worrisome symptoms to manage. When determining how to keep dementia patients from wandering, you must understand how dementia progresses. Why do dementia patients wander at night? It is common for people with dementia to become confused and disoriented … Continued
If you are a caregiver for an elderly family member, you may wonder if you should obtain a letter of competency from the doctor. A physician’s statement of mental competency involves important decisions that are life-altering. It should not be entered into without completely understanding what a physician’s statement of mental incompetence means, and how … Continued
Sometimes it feels like elderly people are always angry, and not just because they can’t figure out the TV remote. If we’re being honest, TV remotes these days are far too complicated, even for the young and “tech-savvy.” But there’s a reason you smiled at that image as well as the many “old man yells … Continued
“Old people” and “technology” may seem like two terms that can’t coexist but that’s often due to harmful stereotypes. There has also been a significant increase in seniors using technology as a result of the pandemic. As a matter of fact, internet use among people aged 65-74 has increased from 52% in 2011 to 83% … Continued
Rehab for Elderly Patients After Hospital Stay: What To Know After a stay in the hospital, it’s understandable to have many questions about a parent’s prognosis. In many cases, the answer to those questions will depend on the kind of rehabilitation services involved with recovery. Since there are many kinds of elderly rehabilitation, navigating through … Continued