Medicare Advantage and Senior Home Care
You may have heard of Medicare Advantage, an “all in one” alternative to the original Medicare program. Medicare Advantage may have a lower monthly premium but can mean more out-of-pocket costs for the senior. It typically has a fixed network of doctors, hospitals,...
Celebrating Patriotism
You may have heard the term, “The Greatest Generation”. It was a reference to the men and women who fought World War II and supported the war effort. Today, it’s estimated that less than 100,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in WWII are still alive....
When Elderly Sleep a Lot
If you’re helping care for an elderly person, you may notice an increase in the amount of time they sleep. If you are concerned about changing sleep patterns, try to identify what is happening that may cause increased sleep. As you identify possible reasons, it may be...
Spring Cleaning in a Senior’s Home
There’s something about spring that makes people want to tidy up their home, get rid of unwanted and unneeded items that will improve home safety for seniors, and enjoy the coming spring and summer season. Perhaps that’s a good time to broach the subject of getting...
