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 […]
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9 Fun Interactive Activities with the Elderly
Growing older no longer requires an elderly person to be seated in a rocking chair staring at the TV and the occasional bingo game. The modern-day senior's needs demand stimulation such as fun interactive activities with the elderly who reside in their local community.   This is not always the case with everyone. Take the case […]
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Age in Place Design Guidelines Made Achievable for the Elderly
Our aging population deserves to experience the benefit of age in place design. It will allow them to live their remaining years comfortably. Various areas of the home can be modified to accommodate this need.    Phyllis and her immediate family are putting their money where their mouth is by strategizing how they may modify the […]
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Differences Between Types of Advanced Healthcare Directives
Discussing the setting up of Advanced Healthcare Directives is not the most comfortable or pleasant conversation to have with your aging loved ones. The conversation can be initiated by discussing your personal decision to get all your affairs in order due to the uncertainty of the times. This can open the conversation to encourage them […]
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The Need for Caregiver Self Care When Caring for the Elderly
Advances in medicine today have given people the ability to live longer in recent generations. This has given rise to the need for caregivers for this aging population. Many adult children find themselves as caregivers, regardless of whether or not they wanted the position. This can lead to increased stress, anxiety, depression and burnout among those […]
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