The following is a guest post by Susan Avello. Susan is a great resource in the elder care industry. Please see her contact information after the article. I’ve been under the impression and for years that minorities are more apt to bring an elderly or disabled loved one into their home as … [Read more...]
Government funding; Are whites hitting the doors as more minorities enter nursing homes?
August 6, 2011 By
Smoking Cessation – Why People Fail
July 31, 2011 By
Smoking and Senior HealthCare – Never too Late to Quit! This post is the first of three on the topic of quitting smoking. In part One, we will examine the problem of nicotine addiction and why people fail to quit. In part Two, we will discuss the various tools and methods people use in an … [Read more...]
Assisted Living and the Care Manager Connection
July 31, 2011 By
There are many ways that a geriatric care manager can help your loved ones that live in an assisted living. This is even more important when the family lives out-of-town and needs someone in the area to oversee the care of the senior residing alone in the facility. Below are several ways that a … [Read more...]
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 16, 2011 By
Blount County Elderwatch members receive proclamation for WEAAD from Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell . How big is the problem? No one really knows because it is so underreported. Research shows that only one in five cases are ever reported to authorities. Elder abuse can happen to any older … [Read more...]
Family Medicine and Geriatric Care Management
May 20, 2011 By
I spent a little time this evening engaged in a very enlightening discussion with doctors and other healthcare providers on a Tweetchat discussing Family Medicine and how these providers, as a profession, serve the community. The general consensus tonight was that they are not serving their … [Read more...]
FREE Nursing Home Tele-Seminar
May 9, 2011 By
Hello all! This month we are offering a free teleseminar on how to search for a nursing home for your loved one. In this seminar, you will learn: Five areas to look at when touring a nursing home What is the ideal time for a visit Where to find the nursing homes federal … [Read more...]
Medication Problems and the Elderly
April 26, 2011 By
At 83 years old, Martha still lived in her own home, and enjoyed working in her garden and canning peaches. It was becoming harder to motivate herself, to get up in the mornings and accomplish the day's tasks. She confided to her daughter that she felt anxious and tired. Her daughter, who was taking … [Read more...]
Need a Nursing Home?
April 16, 2011 By
Beeeeeeeppp……..“Mr. Ingram, I am looking for a nursing home for my mother. We live in Maine and mom is in Knoxville, TN. We lost dad about two years ago and mom has declined since then. We think it is time. We are not sure but she may qualify for an assisted living if we can afford … [Read more...]
Long Distance Care Givers Receive Help
April 2, 2011 By
This post is used with permission from the National Care Planning Council. Living in a different city or state — miles from aging parents — can be very difficult. Keeping in touch by telephone and making long trips to help parents or aging relatives with their needs can be time … [Read more...]
Senior Care and Pet Therapy
March 13, 2011 By
Pet Therapy and its Effects on Seniors. Pet therapy is a popular method of mild therapy for seniors. The documented benefits of interaction with animals are physical, mental, and emotional. At the same time, as with all things, this therapy may not be ideal for all seniors. Read below to see the … [Read more...]
