According to AmericasHealthRankings.org, 16 percent of elderly adults in the US with Medicare insurance returned to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. Returning to the hospital within a short
ADLs are the “Activities of Daily Living” or personal care activities. In the healthcare industry, professionals use ADLs as a tool to determine the care needs of a patient. These
If you find yourself in the midst of providing care for a loved one who is hospitalized or recovering in a rehabilitation facility and will soon be discharged home, you
Sharon Z. Lena, RN is a long distance caregiver. She lives in Florida and her parents live in Connecticut. Her father just turned 95 and suffers from senile dementia as
Q: I am a 70 year old woman and my doctor recently diagnosed me with osteoporosis. I’ve been trying to exercise to strengthen my bones and prevent an injury.
You may recall reading these words to your children as you tucked them into bed at night. The book Love You Forever by Robert Munsch has been a huge seller
Do you see it? Can you feel it? The crowd cheering, foot long hot dogs, fresh cut grass, vendors shouting to sell sugary confections. That’s right, spring training is here!
As your parent’s age and their health situations change you will probably find yourself accompanying them to the doctor. Whether your presence at the doctor is out of medical necessity
The New Year brings opportunity for change and improvement, so in honor of the season here are some exercises specifically for seniors that can be completed from a sitting position.
By: Jenee Mendillo For as long as I can remember the holidays have been my favorite time of year, and also my most dreaded. Most season’s have started off with
