Author: Groshan FabiolaThere are a multitude of decisions facing the elderly these days. One of these decisions is determining where they want to reside. Often this decision is based upon an individual’s mobility and health. There are several living options that are available to seniors. Home Healthcare ProvidersA home healthcare provider offers medical services to the elderly all in the comforts of their own home. This service is gaining...more
Avoiding Sibling Feuds Over Elder Care As people age, their health problems can worsen. This can complicate the lives and sixball juggle of their children. The concern over a situation of an elderly parent can not only affect the children, but also the relationships between those children. When this occurs the children face sibling conflicts.One of the most common causes...more
Assisted living a viable facility for your elder care If you are providing care for a parent or grandparent, you may feel awkward bringing up certain issues. This feeling is normal and expected. Still, discussing these issues is necessary in order to ensure that your patient or loved one is kept safe and is receiving the best possible care.When initiating a conversation that may make the senior citizen uncomfortable, try a non-threatening approach. Begin by saying, "A lot of people your age experience…" Or, you could start by offering an informative brochure on the subject. Doctors and other health care providers may also be able to help you break the ice and create a stigma-free context for discussing the issue.Though you may feel awkward discussing these subjects, it is necessary. Nothing is more important than your elder's care and comfort. Below, we share a few topics that are important but sometimes difficult to discuss with senior citizens:Driving safety. This topic can be touchy because driving is associated with independence. It may be helpful to begin by mentioning that age can lead to impaired...more
The world of mobile landscape continues to evolve, urging marketers to incorporate this new technology in their marketing campaigns and customer engagement strategies. In fact, marketers are using this technology not just for running campaigns, but also as sources of valuable customer insight that helps build loyalty. Whats clear is that only those...more
Stress Can Cause Untold Personal Problems Being filled with stress can cause untold problems. That information alone should be a catalyst for you to adjust your thinking so that you can reduce it at all costs. This is where meditation, breath work and a strong effort to keep...more
Google NFC Easy Swipe Devices For Payment There has been quite a bit of activity surrounding the Near Field Communication system and its possibilities. Just a couple of days ago we reported on how Apple's iPhone 5, once rumored to support this technology, was unlikely to receive it when released.We commented on how Apple could be missing out on such a big input in tech world especially as Google's Nexus S is NFC compatible. The range of options open for NFC to tap into were astounding, from key-less vehicle entry to replacing the common house key.Well one area that we mentioned was the use of NFC for swipe payments, and this is the area that according to Engadget, Google is pushing forward with.With their Nexus S smartphone Google is preparing for a trial payment system setting up in New York and San Francisco. Via special VeriFone terminals customers will be able to make payments wirelessly through their smartphone.As Slash Gear reports Google will foot the bill for "thousands" of NFC terminals to be installed within certain retail locations across the two cities. Starting sometime in the next four...more
Technology Changes in Healthcare Recent study reports which were conducted to measure the after effects of the HIPAA enforcement reveals a bleak picture of HIPAA compliant...more
Healthcare Technology Improving Patient Care As the demand for healthcare continues to surge, so does the need to improve and streamline patient care. Without evolving...more
Considering In Home Senior Care? 3 Things to Look for in a Elder Care Agency As we view their situation, it becomes obvious that their physical condition issues stop them from...more
Considering Elder Care Options? The Need for Companionship is an Important Factor When it comes to making these crucial elder care decisions, there are numerous factors we...more
There are many men who do not like the concept of living in an assisted living center as they apprehend that they might snatch away the independent way of life. So, many aged men take few important to decide on this issue without checking into an...more
Almost all of us face a common issue regarding elder care. Aged men and women are inseparable parts of our lives. Very often the able bodied young persons fall into a dilemma regarding how they will take care of their elders who are frail and sick....more