Care To Be Home

As the government continues to push changes and regulations over the way our healthcare is delivered, those providing the care will continue to adapt and try new ways to do so. In this recent NPR article

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/01/13/462898517/can-concierge-medical-care-work-for-the-middle-class

it speaks of Doctors giving up the old model of contracting with insurance companies and asking for monthly cash payments instead. According to the 2.8% of doctors that are pushing this new model, they are better able to serve their patients, giving them more time and more personal attention than before. This is a new concept

Dehydration, Water, Nutrients

Senior Dehydration: Causes, Dangers and Solutions

Dehydration is common among seniors, especially those living in warm, dry climates. Early symptoms in the elderly are so subtle that they’re often missed by caregivers until the situation turns dangerous. The Health Care Financing Administration reports that dehydration is one of the most frequent diagnoses for Medicare hospitalizations. But if caregivers and seniors learn to recognize the early warning signs and take prompt action, dehydration can be safely treated at home.

What Is Dehydration?

Dehydration occurs when the body’s water level falls below

Depression in Seniors Around the Holidays

The last six weeks of the year are tumultuous and exciting times: Gifts are wrapped, wine is poured, and carols are sung. In the cheerful chaos, it’s easy to overlook seniors who may be looking at life through a dark and cloudy lens. Depression among seniors surges around the holidays for many reasons: A sense that the best of life has passed, lack of companionship, poor health, meager financial resources, and alienation from society are a few of them. If you see changes in a

A Memory Book can be a great gift for your aging parents or grandparents, especially for those diagnosed with or experiencing Alzheimer’s and/or Dementia like symptoms. Memory books can prove to be a great bridge between generations. A memory book can help others understand your loved one better when your loved one can’t share his/her own story.

A memory book can be a history of letters, awards, pictures, and other prized memories collected and bound in a book, portfolio, or video. It can be used as a reminder of the blessings

Veterans Aid & Attendance:

By Brad Fausett, November 11th, 2015

Great sacrifices have been made my millions of Veterans and their families to protect the freedoms of our nation. As our Veterans age often they find everyday tasks like eating, showering, walking, and other daily tasks become more difficult. For those with means they may hire a caregiver through a homecare agency or move to an assisted living center to receive the assistance they need. For those who may not be able to afford to pay their long term care costs with their