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September 1, 2023

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From Confusion to Clarity: A Caregiver's Guide to Hospital Discharge Queries

Last week we started looking at the hospital discharge process and what potential discharge destinations would be. You can find that post here. Today we take a look at who, how and when to ask questions regarding discharging from acute care and when to follow up. Who do I ask about the discharge plan? Depending […]

Warning Signs of Depression in Seniors to Look Out For

What are the warning signs of depression that I should be looking out for as a caregiver? This is a common question. And it’s a real problem among our elderly. Geriatric depression affects about 6 million Americans who are 65 years and above. Unfortunately, only 10% get diagnosed and treated correctly. It is also easy […]

Musculoskeletal disorders are common in the elderly. According to WHO, approximately 1.71 billion people suffer from musculoskeletal disorders worldwide. Lower back pain is the most common and is the single leading cause of disability in 160 countries. Most of these numbers are in the elderly. And as the population grows older, it is projected to […]

Most seniors develop digestion problems in one way or another. As we grow older, our digestion slows down. This makes certain foods more difficult to digest. Slower digestion could also mean issues like inflammation and other gastrointestinal issues. So today, I’ll be discussing ways to avoid digestion problems in our aging parents. How aging affects […]

Sleep disorders are fairly common in the elderly. As we grow older, the amount and quality of sleep we get are heavily affected. There are many tips for better sleep out there. And today, I’m sharing how you can ensure better quality sleep for your aging parents. How does aging affect sleep? The number of […]

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