You have found the home-care provider or facility you want to help with the care of your aging loved one, but how does one pay for this? If your loved one doesn’t have long-term health insurance, things can get expensive very quickly. This government website answers the many confusing questions involved with the financial end of providing care. Included …
Common Medication Errors
One of the most important aspects of physical safety for chronic patients is dealing with the myriad of medications involved in their care. In fact, medication errors may be one of the first warning signs you saw that led you to realizing your loved one needed additional help. A great resource for reducing medication errors is this article provided by …
Emotional Safety for Your Person of Care
When taking care of an aging or chronically ill loved one, we need to be concerned with several types of safety: physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual. We often do a stellar job of taking care of their physical needs, but what about their emotional needs? An elderly person needs to feel safe, remain close to other people and believe that …
Hiring a Caregiver You Can Trust
It can be so overwhelming deciding what kind of outside help to hire for your aging loved one. Who should you hire? How do you find them? Are they qualified? Can they be trusted to care for your parent? What questions should you ask? What is the cost? How do I find the best care possible for my parent? Once …
You May Not Remember, But I Will Never Forget
Say the title of this article out loud to yourself. Let that sink in for a moment. Can you picture yourself silently saying this to your aging parent who struggles to remember the past? Now picture yourself saying it with a smile in your heart. You are building new memories that you will have for a lifetime. Make them count …
Medical Safety for Receivers of Care
One of the most frustrating things to deal with when caring for an aging parent is the many health complications that arise as one ages. Medical safety is of key concern. Many family member also acting as caregivers have not had a great deal of experience dealing with doctors and various medical safety issues. There are many questions that …
Emerging Tech Offers Personal Ownership of Health Data
At genus,LLC., we’re excited about the future of health technology. Part of that future, as noted at the Health 2.0 Conference we attended in October, will entail increased personal ownership of health data, helping us understand our own health and wellness better than ever before. In this TED Talk video, statistician Talithia Williams highlights the power of new and emerging technologies …
Financial Protection: Avoiding Phone Scams
In this article from the Dallas Morning News, Mary Jacobs warns against the threats that await seniors at the other end of the telephone line, and how to protect your loved ones from phone scams.
Ensure Physical Safety of Loved Ones with These Products
In this article, Marlo Sollitto of AgingCare.com highlights products and equipment that can help ensure safety of a loved one who lives on their own.
Quick Tips: Emotional Care for Seniors
In this article, Frances Evesham discusses the essentials of emotional care for seniors, including tips for caregivers to prevent depression in loved ones.