September 30, 2020 —
In anticipation of the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) National Fall Prevention Week (9/21- 9/25), the Aging Life Care Association® is working to help families be aware of how to help older adults prevent falls. According to the National Council on Aging, one in four Americans aged 65+ fall every year. And this can be… Read More
March 17, 2020 —
If You Are at Higher Risk Who is at higher risk?Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes: Older adults People who have serious chronic medical conditions like: Heart disease Diabetes Lung disease Get ready for COVID-19 now… Read More
October 3, 2019 —
One Family’s Journey Through Guardianship Hell Learning their five mistakes could help you avoid a similar fate By Gary WeissJournalist and authorJuly 18, 2019 Credit: Courtesy of Gary WeissFamily in happier times (Ada Vocino, Patricia Femia and Patricia’s kids) The last time Patricia Femia saw her mother, Ada Vocino, was February 14, 2013 — Valentine’s Day…. Read More
May 18, 2018 —
During an interview with The Probate Nation, Stephanie Thomopoulos, President of GeriatriCare® Management, Inc. provided an overview of the role of the Care Manager in a caring for an aging adult, the need for and importance of a Care Management Plan, who are Care Managers, what does it cost to hire a Care Manager, and much more. Follow this… Read More
December 14, 2017 —
Alzheimer’s disease is referred to as a progressive mental deterioration that can happen in middle of old age, primarily because of generalized degeneration of the brain. It stands as the most common cause of premature senility. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, according to Alzheimer’s Society. As per the publication, the word dementia… Read More
March 17, 2017 —
Caring for the Emotional Health of Hospice Families Many families today take advantage of hospice services to provide supportive care when a loved one is near the end of life. Hospices serve many thousands of patients each year, and provide high-quality cost-effective, compassionate care for people with life-limiting illnesses. The hospice team, which may include… Read More
February 13, 2017 —
What You Learned About Healthy Fats Was Probably Wrong For years, we were told that for optimum health, we should cut back on dietary fat. Many Americans dutifully scrutinized the labels of everything from snack foods to sandwich spreads, with the goal of selecting products labeled as “low-fat.” Yet many of these products replaced fat… Read More
December 16, 2016 —
December 5–9, 2016 Is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week The holidays are a time when many families visit elderly parents, grandparents and other loved ones. That’s why December is the month when families are most likely to realize that Mom and Dad might not be safe behind the wheel. There might be some new dents… Read More
November 10, 2016 —
November Is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month November is American Diabetes Month, and it’s also the month when we are urged to learn more about a common cause of vision loss. Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, sponsored by Prevent Blindness (www.preventblindness.org), is an opportunity to educate the public about diabetic retinopathy, which robs the sight… Read More
October 31, 2016 —
How dementia makes it harder to offer end-of-life comfort Pauline Finster, who barely speaks anymore, is receiving hospice care at an assisted-living facility. Meanwhile, gangrene is spreading across her right foot. (Francis Ying/Kaiser Health News) By Rachel Bluth September 4 Dementia took over Pauline Finster’s 91-year-old mind long ago, and she may die without… Read More
