Medicare fraud is on the rise, and those looking for ways to scam some quick cash from the elderly seems to be a growing list. With many confused about the ongoing talks from government officials, more people have fallen for these scams than ever before. There are many elderly people out there who are worried about the state of their Medicare coverage, and with that worry may come an increased uncertainty about Medicare. Combined, this is setting up more people to fall for fraud that they wouldn’t otherwise.
Avoiding Medicare Fraud
September 3rd, 2010
Home Care May Aid Survival After Hip Surgery
September 2nd, 2010
Closeness is key
A Canadian study suggest that those who receive home care after they have had hip surgery have a better chance at survival then those who don’t. While less people receive that home care, it seems to be a deciding factor in recovery and survival rates.
Easing the Transition of Live In Care
September 1st, 2010Closeness is key
Easing the transition of having an in home caregiver is easy for some, and the caregiver is welcomed with open arms, in others the thought alone may make someone balk. While having a live in caregiver (or an in home caregiver in general) can be a strange thing, after all how many people normally think of their home as their care center? Some people can take to the transition easily, while others may take more time.
Is It Depression?
August 2nd, 2010
- Image by RedJinn: Closed for Repairs via Flickr
Depression can come from loss, be it loss of mobility, the death of a spouse, or the loss of livelihood. While it should go away after a mourning period, if it doesn’t it can become more severe than sadness over the loss of something dear to someone.
If You Take a Spill Visit A Doctor
August 1st, 2010
- Image via Wikipedia
Small injuries after a fall can turn into something much more serious. If you are elderly and fall, going to your doctor is important, even if it seems as if it were no big deal. Often what can seem originally to have been a very minor fall can easily turn out to be something that was a much more serious injury. A serious injury may not always immediately present itself, as the human body can ‘mask’ the pain, or one may not realize the extent of damage.
Scientists Hopeful Over Finding Prevention for Alzheimer’s
July 31st, 2010
Flax Seeds: Rich in Omega-3
While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, or many proven methods for fully reducing your risk, it isn’t a reason to give up hope. There are some preventative measures that are showing potential, but there needs to be more research done into the measures.
Keeping Up With an Aging Loved One
July 30th, 2010Finding ways to stay in touch with an aging loved one has never been easier. From simpler and more normal solutions to the more modern and advanced, finding a way to keep up to date on the life of a loved one is easier today, and has more options than ever before.
When The Golden Years Aren’t Golden
July 29th, 2010
In the push to find solutions for those who are facing tougher times in the economy is a growing bid to help senior citizens find employment. There are a growing number of agencies and groups set up to help seniors do just that. Read the rest of this entry »
Advice for The Caregiver
July 28th, 2010
Vintage radio
Taking care of the elderly often falls upon the shoulders of their children. Normally those children are in the middle aged and sandwiched in between taking care of their own growing kids and then taking on additional duties to their aging parents.
Pertussis Outbreak Spreading in California
July 27th, 2010
A growing outbreak of Pertussis (also commonly known as Whopping Cough) has many concerned in California. Presently there have been 1,500 cases reported this year, and the numbers aren’t dwindling.
