The Horrors of Elder Abuse

As professionals in the field of eldercare, we are always surprised when we hear of the trials and tribulations that older persons face on their own. It doesn’t seem real. It doesn’t feel real. It is very hard to understand how family, extended family, friends, neighbors and obviously strangers can hurt a vulnerable person. It happens quite often.

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Rehospitalization

The medical world, families, and patients should all be concerned about the high % of readmissions to hospitals, known as rehospitalization, within the first 30 days of discharge for geriatric patients.  The cost of rehospitalization skyrockets Medicare billing. For senior citizens alone this poses an increased risk of infection, falls, and mental status changes or increased frailty

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Medicare Help for Caregivers

New online Medicare Help for caregivers
Caregivers now have a new resource, the ask Medicare website launched by the centers for Medicare & Medicaid services is designed to provide help with Medicare.

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Signs Your Older Family Member May Need Help

The Eldercare Locator has produced a guide of “10 Warning Signs” to help families and older Americans determine if help is needed. Any one of the behaviors listed may or may not indicate that an action should be taken and your family member’s physician should be kept informed of physical or psychological behavior changes.

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Activities to Enjoy With Seniors

Engaging in activities such as these help keep individuals active and social.  This goes a long way in keeping Seniors happy, healthy and enjoying life.

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