As you age, nutrition plays an important role in health. But for some people, health problems or trouble with taste, smell, and chewing make it more difficult to get good nutrition. Below are 10 tips to help you or a loved one get the nutrition you need. 1. Look At Changing Nutrition Needs As you [...]
Here are some general guidelines for helping individuals become eligible for Medicaid services at home under the personal care and homemaker program. This is given for educational purposes only. They must meet financial and physical needs. For example they cannot have more than $2050 assets; spouses can have roughly $109K. They must also need close [...]
As the population of America is graying, society is evolving and eliminating many of the support structures that historically had allowed seniors to reside in their own homes until their final days. Fifty years ago, women were typically relied upon to stay at home and take care of an elderly relative. In today's world, women [...]
For those with older relatives or parents due for in-home care, it can be difficult when they need the care but refuse help. Whether it’s a parent who shouldn’t be driving anymore or someone that doesn’t think assisted living facilities are for them, it makes it extremely difficult for the caring adult to arrange help. [...]
What is gout and how does it affect the elderly? Gout is a very severe and more painful form of the condition called, arthritis. Arthritis is inflammation in the joints causing pain and stiffness. It’s most common in elderly men and symptoms include stiffness, heat, swelling and tenderness in the affected joints. Since it can [...]
Choosing the right caregiver for yourself or a loved one can prove to be a challenging experience. Hiring a caregiver is the best solution for someone that doesn’t want to be given their care outside of their home, such as a nursing home or assisted living. There are medical and non-medical forms of caregivers and [...]
