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Finding Long Term Care Facilities in Missouri
When looking for long term care facility for a loved one in Missouri, there are a few questions you should ask yourself and a few things to be aware of:What type of facility do I need?: There are several types of facilities, be sure to select one that will meet the needs of your loved one.Residential Care Facility I: Will provide shelter, board and supervision.Read more…Home and Respite Care for Elderly People
Home and respite care for elderly people are two different things, but each enables an elderly person to live comfortably in their own home. This article explains the differences between home care and respite care for the elderly and examines the benefits of each.Home Care for the ElderlyHome care for the elderly is carried out by home care workers in the elderly person’s home.Read more…Wool Duvets, Underblankets and Pillows - Can They Really Help Elderly People Sleep Better?
Sleep is an important part of our lives and yet for some elderly people getting a good nights sleep is not easy. The 3 things that can contribute to poor sleep are a)temperature 2) comfort 3)feeling sleepy. I believe that Natural Pure Wool Bedding can really help.Read more…When Your Parent Becomes Your Child: A Personal Love Story (Part 1)
My father was sitting on the sofa in his condo when I suddenly saw a look of fright fill his face. His eyes opened wide, and his face contorted. He started screaming, raising his arms to cover his face, and kicking his legs out in front of him.Read more…When Your Parent Becomes Your Child: A Personal Love Story (Part 2)
I consider myself a reliable source in care giving, one who understands the decline of the body and mind from month to month. I, unfortunately, lost both of my parents to Alzheimer’s disease. As the main caregiver for them, a part of my heart and soul was forever taken from me; a part I will never be able to reclaim.Read more…Insite Tools for Alzheimer's Caregivers
Having spent my career as a Medical Social Worker and Elder Abuse Investigator it seems natural for me to share some insight for those family members and caregivers working with victims of Alzheimer’s disease.I will not take a Physiological and Psychological approach for delivering information. I will leave that to Physicians and Therapists.Read more…Med Carts and Assisted Living Facilities
Med Cart FeaturesContemporary med carts are sturdy in construction and adaptable in use. They are made of lightweight aluminum and contain a steadfast inner framework. This flexibility allows the facility to create a customized cart for their specific needs.Read more…Protecting Your Loved One in a Skilled Nursing Facility
If you have admitted, or are about to admit, a loved one to such a facility, now is the time to familiarize yourself with the rules and devices by which you can assess the care your loved one is receiving or will receive. Your involvement is very important to the overall care your loved one will receive. You have much needed information that the SNF can use to benefit your loved one.Read more…What's The Difference Between Alzheimer's and Dementia?
"What's the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?" It's a common question, and doctors are some of the best at confusing us. Physicians seem to prefer the word "dementia," possibly because Alzheimer's has become such a loaded word.Read more…Eldercare In An Age of Scarcity:Who Will Care? Who Will Pay?
America is rapidly moving to a two-tiered system of long-term care services. One provides a broad spectrum of services ranging from an optimal amount of high quality home care to elegant and well staffed continuing care retirement communities for those who can afford to pay; while the other offers very limited services ranging from a few hours of home care per week to often dreary, poorly staffed, nursing homes funded by Medicaid.State and federal officials are about to implement newly legislated budget cuts that will further limit care options for those who rely on public funding for their care.Read more…An Elder Abuse Advocate
Ila Swan is a dedicated patient advocate who has worked for many years to protect vulnerable nursing home patients in the California area, and other areas of the United States. Working on her own, and with other advocates, she has learned about "the system" which is supposed to protect the patients, but often is a web of continuous "runaround' where families plead for help and get nothing! Government agencies have often failed to protect the patients they are responsible to protect.Read more…Managing A Family Crisis
I believe that a family crisis has a way of either bringing family members closer together or fragmenting relationships. There appears to be no middle ground. When a loved one is ill or dies, do the children and relatives rally around each other, or do they hold grudges, fight and feud?Read more…Elder Care Atrocities Require Action
How many atrocities against our elder citizens will ensue prior to a significant reform of the nursing home industry? Bed sores, dehydration, malnutrition, physical abuse as well as many other physical, emotional and physiological atrocities are, unfortunately, an everyday occurrence for many nursing home residents. Are public officials "on the payroll" of the nursing home industry's upper echelon?Read more…A Place for Mom and Dad!
Sometimes there are some of us that have to make "the" decision of where our loved one needs to be placed. As a speech and language therapist in a long term health facility I have some thoughts to share.I understand that making a placement decision for a loved on is as important as decided to get married, what house to buy, if or when to have children.Read more…How To Choose A Lift Chair
Parkinson’s, Lou Gehrig’s, arthritis and other mobility limiting conditions trouble your loved ones. Being in one of these situations trouble them. It makes them feel useless and dependent on other people.Read more…How to Choose the "Right" Nursing Home
So the time has come to put your mom or dad in a nursing home and now you need to figure out which nursing home is the right one. Well it is not an easy thing to do. Choosing the best nursing home depends on your needs.Read more…When the Elderly Refuse Care
You've spent hours pouring over information regarding elder care; you've researched and developed a plan of care for your elderly loved one that should be etched in gold! You're feeling so relieved, knowing that they will now be safe at home, and a caregiver will be there with them when you can't...until the day arrives when the caregiver comes to meet them, and your loved one refuses to open the door!Read more…Aid and Attendance Pension for Military Veterans or Their Widowed Spouses
Did you know the VA will help pay for an aide or caretaker to come into the home to care for a Veteran, Veteran's Spouse, or a Widowed Spouse of a Veteran? Of course, this Aid and Attendance Pension will help pay the costs of assisted living also. The amount of money that the VA pays is determined by income versus expenses ....Read more…Circle of Life
Approaching the second half-century of my life brings me to a new appreciation of the ‘aged’ in our society. Mid-life does have it’s rewards; that being an opportunity to appreciate what has gone by, as well as looking ahead with hopeful anticipation to a world that will allow us to live an age-full life. Simply put; to live and age fully from mid-life to death, to value and honor the full circle of life with all it’s seasons, and the be fully present at each stage or age.Read more…Beware of Cut and Shut Curved Stairlift Rails
Buying a stairlift is a major investment and the secondhand or reconditioned stairlift market is a perfectly legitimate one. Indeed, major manufacturers such as Stannah do offer secondhand stairlifts but would-be purchasers should be cautious about some unscrupulous dealers.There can be problems when buying secondhand stairlifts.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Elderly Care category
- Fall Prevention - Four Steps to Fall Prevention - By: Mike Ross
Falling is one of the most common causes of injury in senior citizens. Luckily, there a several things seniors can do to prevent falls. This article will explain four things the elderly can do now to reduce falling. - Why is My Balance Getting Worse? - Balance and Aging Explained - By: Mike Ross
Many seniors notice that their balance seems to decline as they get older. This article explains why this may happen and what can be done about it. - Retiree Gift Ideas - Acknowledging Retiree's Value - By: Jnet Verra
Retirees deserve to be acknowledged for all the years they spent in the company. So honor your retiring employees with memorable gifts that they can cherish forever. - The Advantages of Selecting a Baby Shower Theme - By: Donald Saunders
When it comes to planning a baby shower one way to ease your workload is to start be selecting a theme for the event. - Shopping for Assisted Living Facilities - By: Stephanie Rice
Determining that a loved one cannot function as independently as he or she used to is often a difficult realization. However, once it is apparent that the health and safety of that loved one may be jeopardized in their current living arrangement, alternative senior housing options should be considered. - Alzheimer's Treatment - By: Golden Orchard
You've just found out that one of your parents, or another close family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and now you understand why they seemed so different the last time you saw them. They seemed to be having a problem remembering how to use the telephone, and you had to place the call for them. - Getting the Government to Pay Family Members For Eldercare at Home - By: Thomas Day
21% of the U.S. adult population provides unpaid care to seniors or adults with disabilities. Most of these adults are family members of the person needing care. These family members usually pay out of pocket for the care of their loved one. Little do caregivers know that the government can cover care giving financial burdens. - What Seniors Need to Know About Personal Training - By: Mike Ross
If you are looking to spice up your exercise program, getting a personal trainer might be just what you need. But you don't want just any trainer. Before you decide on your trainer, be sure to ask these five questions. - Balance Training for Seniors - Common Questions - By: Mike Ross
More and more senior citizens are starting to incorporate balance training into their exercise programs. Here we will take a look at some of the common questions seniors have about training balance. - Busting the Top Retirement Myths - Part 2 - By: Cynthia Barnett
Leading Retirement Lifestyle Expert and Coach busts five more of the top retirement myths. Learn what the myths are and how to break free of them for a richer and more fulfilling life after retirement.