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August 30th, 2022
With the advancement of technology, our society now has virtual banking, virtual classrooms, virtual business meetings, and virtual caregiving. Being a caregiver living away from your loved one presents challenges. Technology helps you stay on top of the care and be involved.
November 8th, 2023
For empty nesters and senior citizens, having a pet like a dog or a cat can benefit their physical and mental health. Even more, evidence suggests that older persons with pets may experience slower cognitive impairment over five years or longer.
In a Long-Term Care policy Respite Care is a paid caregiver provided to the policyholder in order to give relief to an informal caregiver in order to give them a break or relief. Most Long-Term Care policies pay for Respite Care, usually limited by a certain number of days in a year
February 16th, 2023
According to his family, Bruce Willis, the actor who gained popularity with the TV Show "Moonlighting" and later became an action movie hero, is now diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. As it progresses, he will require supervision and help with daily living activities.
December 14th, 2022
There is an old saying that failure to plan is a plan to fail. There is a lot of truth to that statement. Being prepared for retirement takes work and planning. Start coming up with a list before that retirement day hits in the future.
March 20th, 2021
Back pain. Is it from muscle spasms, muscle tension, maybe a damaged disc? Several structural problems can result in back discomfort. Don't ignore it since as you get older, it can result in limited mobility and disability.
May 17th, 2022
Car accidents can happen. The CDC says over 3 million people went to the ER due to motor vehicle crash injuries. These are the top five most common reported care accident injuries in the United States.
February 19th, 2022
Poor medication adherence claims an estimated 125,000 lives a year. Poor medication management is common for those receiving long-term health care at home and even in some facilities. Families should pay particular attention to making sure loved ones take their meds correctly.
June 28th, 2022
The quality of long-term care services offered through Medicaid has long been questioned. Greater demand for services places greater pressure on government-funded care and increases the need for planning.
April 10th, 2023
Increasing pressure on emergency rooms leads to longer wait times and overcrowding. Urgent Care helps alleviate this pressure by offering quick and convenient access to medical care for non-life-threatening conditions, reducing the burden on emergency rooms.
July 31st, 2023
Electronic Health Records (EHR) software enhances patient care by consolidating medical histories, treatment plans, and progress tracking into one accessible system. This integration allows for more personalized treatment, efficient monitoring, and improved collaboration leading to better patient outcomes.
A documented, individualized plan of long-term care services prepared by a Licensed Health Care Practitioner (LHCP). Typically a Plan of Care would include the types and frequency of care needed.