Elderly Care

Just as day care exists for children, it also exists for adults and elder patients. There are two types: medical day care and social day care. However, the process of finding a good facility can...

It is possible to get a rough idea of how long you can expect to live in about 10 minutes just by answering a series of pertinent questions about your lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, and family...

The complexities of health care problems in the aging adult can complicate communications with health professionals, due to the multiple and detailed diagnoses, symtomology, medications and...

According to the Assisted Living Federation of America, assisted living is "a long-term care option that combines housing, support services and health care, as needed." It is designed to provide...

You may be caring for someone who needs some additional assistance in bathing, or perhaps you are finding it more difficult to get into and out of the shower yourself, without risk of slipping or...

Senior citizens often face a mountain of medical bills. For a senior who is becoming confused or forgetful or perhaps ill, the thought of those bills can be overwhelming. The Medicare maze can be...

Wearing an electronic medical emergency alert bracelet and CARE memory band can save your life. As we grow older we develop more medical conditions and tend to take more prescriptions. Today...

To err is human (to forgive divine)...didn't someone famous once say that?? Your daughter forgot to put the wet clothes into the dryer after school...she says she's sorry...you forgive her...it's...

Caring for the elderly in a hospital requires attention to issues that are not always present when caring for younger patients. In addition to the immediate medical condition being treated, other...

Durable medical equipment can be expensive. Even with insurance you may have to pay a portion or the entire cost of the equipment. Here is how to find inexpensive walkers.

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide 24-hour care by healthcare professionals to men and women who no longer have the ability to take care of themselves because of...

As your parent ages you may find yourself in charge of their medical needs. Time constraints can make it difficult to schedule appointments for your elderly parent. Here are some steps to schedule...