Elderly care: Planning ahead for longterm care Even if your parents are still in good health in their latter years, it’s still wise to plan for their future longterm care needs. By planning now, you, your siblings and your parents will know exactly what to do and what is expected of each person individually when […]
Elderly care: Medicare not always the solution Medicare = Mediocre Medicare, like most entitlement programs, only provides minimal services. Other government-sponsored programs, like Food Stamps and Social Security, provide basic support without the intent of covering the entire solution. There are no government entitlement programs that provide all serves that are needed. They were created […]
How can I help my elderly parent with COPD? Millions of elderly people suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which is characterized by persistent, limited airflow, apt to inflammatory reactions to noxious particles and gases present in the airways and lungs. Sadly, COPD is a progressive disease with no cure, one that can only be […]
End of life care: When is hospice needed? When an elderly parent or loved one nears the end of his or her life, hospice care may be a viable option. A person is eligible for hospice care when the doctor determines life expectancy to be six months or less. Also, hospice may be an option […]
What to do if an elderly parent won’t take medication Mary’s mother had been stubborn her entire life — with money and opinions (right or wrong), with driving routes and restaurants to eat at (a rare treat for a frugal woman like Mary’s mom). Now since dad was gone, Mary’s mother was living alone. One […]
How to take care of yourself while caring for an elderly parent Caring for an elderly parent can be an overwhelming experience. For one, there’s the stress related to seeing the health of someone close to you deteriorate. Two, the role reversal of caring for the person who cared for you so much of your […]
What are the early signs of elderly kidney failure? Kidneys play a vital in the overall health of a person at all stages of life. The bean-shaped organs that lie just below the ribcage in the back of the abdomen help purify the body of toxins as well as regulate bodily fluids such as electrolytes, […]
How Physicians’ Choice helps with elder care Who we are and what we can do The professionals at Physicians’ Choice Private Duty Assisted Living provide comprehensive in-home assessments, services and resources to people with the goal of helping them remain in their home environment. Physicians’ Choice Private Duty Assisted Living was developed by a social […]
Elderly and heat stroke With a record-setting high temperatures currently sweeping across large portions of the United States, heat stroke is a rising concern among people over the age of 65, who are more prone to heat stroke then younger people. According to the Center for Disease Control, this is due to a number of factors. […]
How to stop an elderly person from driving George, 82, has been driving since he was 15. He’s driven coast to coast multiple times as a young man and always enjoyed being the designated chauffeur during family vacations and on Sunday drives to the country. George still likes to drive to the grocery and chat […]