Many male caregivers are unaware of in-home care and other resources that can help. With our growing senior population, along with cuts in senior support service budgets on the local, state and federal levels, it’s more important than ever for family and friends to reach out to those who are providing care for a loved one. In the previous…
It’s called a brain attack and one happens every 40 seconds in the United States, according to the National Stroke Association. May is Stroke Awareness Month and a great time to learn how to act FAST. Read more…
When it comes to insuring against disaster, you’ve definitely got to cover your car, home and health. But what about insuring for something a lot more likely than a car wreck, house fire or disease — old age? Read more….
A new technology product coming to market is taking aim at reducing hospital readmissions by improving the connection between patient and caregiver—via television. The technology, currently being developed in England is targeting a specific need among the aging population: simple, direct communication without the need for tech savvy. Speakset, the burgeoning tech being piloted in the UK in homes and health care…
An effort under the Affordable Care Act to encourage the health insurance industry to provide higher quality benefits to seniors is rewarding Medicare beneficiaries and the bottom lines of health plans that are achieving high government-backed ratings. More than half of seniors enrolled in so-called Medicare Advantage plans are now enrolled in plans with ratings of four stars or more on a…
Say what? Free do-it-yourself hearing test available by phone If you’re a little bit worried about your hearing – but not yet ready to see a doctor – you can take a free screening test over the phone, courtesy of the group National Hearing Test. The test typically costs $8, but it is being offered free for all of May,…
They help their loved ones follow the doctor’s advice, help manage medications, take their loved one to healthcare appointment, provide hands-on care and help with paperwork … family caregivers are some of the busiest people around! Sadly, many fail to take care of their own health. Read “Family Caregivers May Neglect Their Own Physical Activity Routine” in the May 2014…
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Did you know that of the 50 million Americans living with arthritis, almost half are dealing with challenges to the activities of daily life? Read “Living at Home with Arthritis” in the May 2014 issue of the Assisting Hands “Hand in Hand” e-newsletter to learn how home care can help. http://handinhandenews.com/en/32210142/1/291/Living-at-Home-with-Arthritis.htm Source: Assisting Hands® in association…
Looking around the home of your elderly loved ones, it may be readily apparent that their environment could use updating for their safety and comfort. Yet home repairs and modifications can be beyond the means of seniors on a fixed income. Read “Paying for Home Improvements” in the April 2014 issue of the Assisting Hands “Hand In Hand” e-newsletter to…
Take a look at the home environment where your elderly loved ones live. Are there ways their homes could better support their health and well-being? How can the risk of falls be reduced? And what about your own home? Download two free checklists to use as you conduct a safety inspection in “Give Your Home a Senior Safety Checkup” in…
