Top Issues with Home Care Providers You Should Know

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According to the January 2018 report by Nursing Home Abuse Center, up to 2 million elderly patients a year are victims of maltreatment, neglect, exploitation, and frequent injuries that could have been prevented had the caregiver or relative been more attentive. Maltreatment can be caused by lack of formal training to detect and prevent injuries or patient neglect. Sadly, not all cases are reported to authorities. This is one of the reasons why professional nursing home care has been gaining traction in the United States at a rate of 4% […] Read Full Article »

Why You Need a Nurse Instead of a Caregiver: The Nurse Practice Act!

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Did you know that based on a 2016 report, 61% of U.S. citizens and residents above 55 are thinking of retiring in their home rather than agreeing to live in a nursing home or elderly facility? There are two main reasons for this decision. They prefer to live near family, and in familiar surroundings. They don’t want to lose their independence. For families and individuals with medical conditions planning for their retirement years at home there are two choices: hire a caregiver or hire an RN to come in to […] Read Full Article »

Why Home Nursing Care Might Work Best For Your Senior

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Senior citizens often encounter a wide range of ailments that significantly impact their day-to-day living and the quality of their lives. In some instances, family members can provide home health care for their loved ones. In other cases, however, their loved ones are unable to provide adequate care and place them in a facility, which often leaves them and their senior in a horrible predicament. Unfortunately, some of these seniors in an institutional setting, experience elder care abuse, which causes them extreme frustration and causes their loved one’s guilt and […] Read Full Article »

The Growing Problem of Senior Citizens and Gambling

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The majority of seniors refuse to listen to financial advice, especially if it comes from relatives and strangers. In 2014, a report came out that lonely single seniors have became the fastest growing population of gamblers. Based on a 2018 report, half of the casino visitors are above 50. They come from nearby nursing homes, travel by bus from their home, or go in groups. The reasons they give for enjoying gambling include: • It’s fun and a break from the routine • They’re lonely and would like to be […] Read Full Article »

Aging in Place

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Aging in Place is a term used to describe individuals who prefer to grow old in a familiar place while remaining as healthy as possible physically, emotionally, and mentally – with or without assistance. In a nutshell, it is growing old in your own home, which is an idea that is favored by most Americans today. Aging in place stems from aging services dating back as far as the 1600s. Back then, relatives took over the care, and in the absence of relatives living close by, neighbors and local churches […] Read Full Article »

Latest Medical News for Seniors that You Need to Know

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A few medical studies about seniors were released late 2017 and early 2018 that would be worth reading if you have a relative who is over 60 years old. The first news is that researchers from UCLA found that sitting for most of the day can affect the brain’s medial temporal lobe. When a senior sits for most of the day, this lobe starts to thin and affects the brain’s ability to make new memories. Also, too much time in a chair or bed increases the risk for diabetes and […] Read Full Article »