The elderly population in the United States is plagued by the use of multiple concurrent prescriptions. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and increased possibility of inappropriate prescribing, adverse drug reactions, hospitalization,…
Long-distance caregiving is described as giving care to a person who lives more than an hour away by The National Institute on Aging (NIA). This type of caregiving takes many forms – from arranging for in-home care, money management, bill…
Imagine a nursing home responsible for hurting a loved one by abuse or negligence and you want to bring a lawsuit. You would want a jury of your peers to decide whether and how much the facility should compensate you…
Assisted living rent cost can vary anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 monthly. Depending on what type of care your loved one needs, assisted living can be the most affordable solution when compared to a nursing home ($5,000 to $10,000 or…
Because of the coronavirus, our elder population is experiencing isolation from their family and extended community interaction, increasing the likelihood of neglect. With the flu season fast approaching this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older Americans…
Your parent is returning home after a long stay in the hospital and in-patient rehabilitation after recently having a stroke. The care providers assure you that your parent will be fine returning home, but you still worry. How can…
Aging is not something that you can control, and it affects all family systems. It can be hard for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age…
It is unfortunate that criminals come out of the woodwork whenever people are vulnerable or in need, and nobody needs reminding, these days, how many of us are in precisely that condition. The opportunities to exploit fear and need are…
Even though you understand your loved one's dementia behaviors are a symptom of the disease and not intentional or personally targeted to you, coping with them is often emotionally, financially, and physically challenging. Dementia, in particular, the prevalence of Alzheimer's…
Ten common myths about risks for Alzheimer's disease Studies show that the most common worry for Americans as they age is memory loss, outpacing fears of insufficient monies, and loneliness. The most prevalent among all dementia is Alzheimer's disease. According…