Author: saichon sannokThe average cost of health care for the elderly is $ 5531 per year. The members of the family, not just their hands for assistance, but often reached into his pocket to pay for other expenses including food, drugs and pharmaceuticals, medical equipment such as wheelchairs, lifts the toilet seat and transportation. Many family members have of losing their jobs and losing their income to care for elderly members of his family....more
Author: saichon sannokOn average, the cost of health care for older $ 5531 per year. Family members not only hands-on care but often reach into their own pockets for other expenses, food, pharmaceuticals and medicines, medical equipment such as wheelchairs are to be paid, toilet seat risers and transportation. Many times family members need to work to miss and lose their income to look after elderly relatives. Many family members take loans skip...more
One of the most important decisions you need to make as a senior citizen is whether or not to move to a nursing home. While it can be difficult to leave one's own private house to live in a care home with other people, in many cases it's the best solution to ensure you get the best care possible around the clock. You'll find a host of other benefits, too, including a whole new social life.Also known as nursing or residential homes, care homes are places where you can live and be looked after by trained staff in comfortable surroundings. No care home can really replace your own home but quality care homes can offer all you need for a comfortable life, together with the care you need. Here are some reasons why a nursing home could be the best option for you.The first reason to find a nursing home is that you can receive the care and attention you need around the clock from qualified staff. Nursing homes come in a variety of types and the right one for you will depend on your particular circumstances, especially regarding your health and mobility.Types of caring homes available include residential, nursing, respite, dual registered, post-operative, dementia and terminal...more
Alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, dual disorders and other physical and mental health problems are difficulties that millions of individuals face on a daily basis. Often one may feel like they are fighting an uphill battle, unsure of where to turn for help and assistance. Fortunately, no one has to struggle alone. Many rehabilitation...more
Sunrise Sports & Entertainment announced today that Cannatelli Builders has renewed and enhanced its multi-year marketing partnership as an official sponsor of the Florida Panthers and the BankAtlantic Center.It is a testament to this mutually beneficial partnership, as well as SSEs renowned ability to activate brands, that Cannatelli Builders has...more
Author: Donna ScheenloopIt was a Sunday afternoon about 5 PM, as this woman headed into Target in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, an area where crime is scarce. It was light outside and the woman had parked close to the Target entrance. As she got out of her car and began walking towards the store entrance, she heard an older lady shouting to her from a car passenger seat about 30 feet away from her. The elderly woman was shouting "Ma'am you must help me, help me please, help me Ma'am!" As she looked into the eyes of the elderly woman and began walking toward the car, thank God she had remembered an email her Mom had sent here a couple of weeks ago about rapists and abductions using elderly people to lure women. Instead of continuing toward the car, she paused, memorized the license plate and headed into Target to get a manager to come out and help this lady. Well, this was definitely a wise decision. Read on. The woman manager headed out toward the elderly woman as the other woman kept a close watch mainly because she was curious as to what was wrong with the elderly woman and wanted to ensure nothing had happened to her. I'm sure she never really believed it would be a...more
Numerous complaints of sleep difficulty are common when you grow old. Sleep disorder, elderly people's problem, is caused by either of the following conditions: acute medical illnesses (heart problems, respiratory problems, rheumatic disorder...more
Choosing the best care home for your needs can be one of the most important tasks you may need to do during your senior years. Moving into the right caring home is the key factor in determining the quality of your life. Get it right and you can enjoy...more
A middle ground between independent living and nursing homes, assisted living homes aim to foster independence to residents who want to live alone, to maintain a sense of self. They offer a balance of residential living and help with...more
A digital personal health record (PHR) is a computer-based software application that allows you to store a variety of personal health information including illnesses, hospitalizations, encounters (i.e. visits and communications), journal information...more
Most people wander through life taking notes from observing others, yet they fail to take notes to save their health as they age. Medical records are kept by doctors for years, and these men and women do this to keep track of your health. If the...more
In your senior years, one of your major tasks may be to find a nursing home. In fact, finding and moving into the right caring home is the key factor in determining the quality of your life. By choosing the right care home for your needs, you're...more