Are you or your loved one concerned about mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia? There are several medical conditions that could be causing forgetfulness and symptoms similar to MCI. If you are concerned about MCI, communicating with your medical professionals and being tested is critical. They can run tests for underlying causes and help create a strategy for treatment or living … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Loved One Remember to Take Their Medications
What do you do when your elderly parent or client isn’t taking their medications as prescribed? Here are ways to find out what is going wrong and how to correct it. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Transportation and Driving Personal Care Mail, Bills, and Paperwork Appointments Health and Safety Daily Life Your Home Legal and … [Read more...]
Helping with medical care from a continent away
When Sarah* decided to move clear across the continent, Care is There was instrumental in helping her find housing and set up medical care. As part of her care, we helped her connect with services to have her medications delivered to her new home in a remote area and stayed in contact long enough to make sure that Sarah was able to comfortably settle into her home and community. Recently, Sarah … [Read more...]
Fall Prevention – How Knowledge is Power
Fear of falling affects 50% of senior citizens who have experienced a bad fall. This fear keeps them from living fulfilling, independent lives. The solution is simple – learn everything you can about Fall Prevention and use that knowledge to implement strategic solutions to prevent falls. Read on to learn about the five most common risk factors and some suggestions, tips and resources for … [Read more...]
Step-by-step guide to tracking medications
Tracking medications for someone else, particularly an older loved one, is not as easy as it seems. Just ask any nurse on a day-surgery unit in a large hospital: you'll be astonished how many of patients can't name their medications — and don’t even carry a list. Medication regimens can be very complicated and they change frequently, especially for older people. Medications each have two names … [Read more...]
Home Security Tips for Senior Citizens
Home security is a vital part of any aging-in-place plan. Especially if an elderly loved one is living alone. It makes sense that many people are often worried and concerned that their parents or grandparents may be vulnerable to crime. The National Sheriff’s Association, through the National Association of Triads, shares tips for improving the security of an older person’s home. We reviewed and … [Read more...]
Management of chronic disease like heart disease
It’s February - American Heart Month! That’s a great reminder to keep up the management of chronic disease like heart disease. In our article about How to Help Your Elderly Loved One Manage Their Chronic Disease, we explain ways you can support your loved one and client in managing their condition. After the inconveniences our experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a better … [Read more...]
Get your Flu Shot Before October 31st
"Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic," states the CDC website. The CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. This includes everyone six months and older (with very rare exceptions). If you’re not … [Read more...]
Review Your Medicare Coverage During Open Enrollment
Medicare’s Open Enrollment will be open from October 15th to December 7, 2021. This is the perfect opportunity to review your coverage and ensure you and your loved ones are on the right Medicare plan. To help you prepare for open enrollment, Medicare has put together five very helpful tips. Read them in their article “Get ready! Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts October 15”. What is Open … [Read more...]
How to Manage Your Loved One’s Discharge to a Rehabilitation Center
If your loved one is being discharged from the hospital to an inpatient rehabilitation center, read this article to understand how to choose a rehabilitation center and what the costs will be. Are you a long distance caregiver? We’ll be there for you. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Appointments Health and Safety Legal and Finances … [Read more...]