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 many active years with support and companionship. What's more, your loved ones can rest easy knowing you're in good hands and a happy environment. So how do you go about finding the right caring home...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 and inflammatory disease to name a few), medication effects and poor sleeping habits. As people grow old, they are more and more susceptible to cardiovascular, pulmonary and most especially, central nervous...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 women...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
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
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 care homes....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...more
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...more
Author: Oli OsorhanIn an ever increasing market for the ultimate Sleep System, most people still believe that the Adjustable Bed which was originally used in Hospitals and Homes for the Elderly are still that. A bed that can help the elderly in and...more
The elderly people need some special care from the society. When they were young, they made their contributions to the society and we owe them something in return. There are those numerous elderly people who need special care for them to live a happy...more
Author: Oli OsorhanThe condition of the person seeking nursing care is the key factor in your choice of a long-term care facility. All skilled/intermediate care nursing facilities provide personal care and residential services including rooms, meals,...more
One of the most unfortunate aspects of aging is the unexpected nature of elder care. Things can change in an instant. Life never follows a set plan. When families take on the responsibility of caring for an aging parent or loved one, the commitment...more