Balance Issues in the Elderly
There are a number of issues that can cause balance issues in the elderly which can increase the risk of a serious fall. As people age, they often become more frail but what are the signs to watch for that may indicate a balance problem? To maintain proper balance,...
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,...
A Post-Covid World for the Elderly
Between March 2020 and April 2021, much of New Mexico seemed to shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For many elderly people, it largely meant staying at home to prevent exposure to the virus. Now, as restrictions are lifted in the spring of 2021, the elderly,...
