by John Webb | Sep 5, 2016 | Caregiver, Dealing with Changes, Living Arrangements, Uncategorized
Many elderly people are recipients under Medicare when they reach a specific age, but there is quite a bit to learn here too. This is especially the case when we begin dealing with something such as a chronic, or terminal illness impacting an elderly loved one. ...
by John Webb | Aug 1, 2016 | Dealing with Changes, Elderly, Financial and Legal Assistance, Living Arrangements, Uncategorized
Are you wanting to improve the living environment for the elderly within your community? Are you at a loss as to where to start, or what programs might be accessible to you? The Internet has a wealth of information available for those who want to volunteer their...
by John Webb | Jul 26, 2016 | Elderly, Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance, Medication Therapy Management, Uncategorized
Medication mistakes happen every day. These can be due to an error by your clinician, or the pharmacists accidental error. This can even happen in the hands of the caregiver, and the patient. The problem is complex, but common. How can you make a difference for...
by John Webb | Jul 26, 2016 | Caregiver, Home Health Care, Uncategorized
Trust between caregivers and homebound patients is important, but then trust within the medical community is imperative—period. However, there has been a 110% increase in home healthcare within the past 8 years, which says a lot. So, when you’re providing care for...
by John Webb | Jul 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking to brighten up your elderly loved one’s week, why not consider animal therapy? This is a growing trend, and many assisted living environments allow for this. If your loved one is suffering from slight dementia, or just confusion in general, a...
by John Webb | Jul 5, 2016 | Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance, Medication Therapy Management, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging, Uncategorized
All healthcare professionals want to make a difference in patient’s lives, but this can sometimes be an uphill climb, specifically when dealing with patient compliancy issues. This is often where a service such as a medication call reminder service can make a...
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