Medicare and Medicaid are two insurance programs run by the government. They were created in the year 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson’s under his programs for great society. The two programs ensured that Americans of low income or senior citizens could access private health insurance. The Medicare and Medicaid program share the financial burden of […]
Aging slows us down, and surgeries can make things even more difficult for seniors. Suddenly, activities of daily life can seem impossible to accomplish. Home care after surgery is incredibly important. Not only does it encourage things like proper muscle function and prevent wound infection, but it also keeps the person safe and helps keep […]
The World Health Organization’s latest figures show that dementia disease affects more than 50 million people in the world today. Over ten million new cases are reported each year. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia typically affects the elderly. And with the average life expectancy increasing, more and more people are […]
Some seniors desire to stay in their own homes as they age. There are times when it might become necessary for a senior who lives at home to get some assistance with certain personal care, other activities and lighter household chores. When the person does not need skilled nursing care, they may still benefit from […]
The costs of in-home care for seniors coming in at around $6,000 or $7,500 per month, according to a recent Bank Rate article. Understandably, many families who face this financial challenge feel ill-equipped to handle this burden. If you have found yourself in this predicament, either for your own care or that of an elderly […]
Aging is a natural process that everybody will face sooner or later. And while the later years are often fulfilling and exciting, they can also bring physical and psychological changes. Scientists have spent many years studying the physical health of the elderly, but the links between aging & mental health are just now starting to […]
Some seniors living at home are no longer able to drive a vehicle due to health or other conditions. If you are currently in charge of taking care of an elderly parent or if your senior relative is living alone far from any nearby family members, special arrangements should be made to ensure that the […]
Contrary to the old adage, seniors don’t need less sleep than younger people. The cleansing and rejuvenating power of quality rest is critical to everyone’s good health. However, seniors may find that there are more issues getting in the way of a good night’s sleep, including anxiety, pain and an increased need to urinate. Here […]
Seniors who enjoy retirement hobbies are healthier and happier than those who don’t. While staying active and engaged in life is considered by mental health experts to be essential to good health for both men and women, men generally have a harder time finding or pursuing a hobby as older adults. The risk of depression […]
In today’s rushed world it’s easy to see senior citizens in need of care as a liability. There is a danger of homing in on the medical aspect of their care and forgetting that they too are whole beings experiencing all that younger generations do. We, therefore, need to look at ways we can care […]