Geriatric Nurses help elderly patients. These older adults are at greater risk of injuries and diseases like osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and cancer, which is why Geriatric Nurses focus on preventative care. They also help patients, and their families, cope with certain medical conditions that develop later in life.… Read More
Many have asked, “what causes Parkinson’s Disease?” Parkinson’s disease is primarily caused by low and falling dopamine levels. A person with Parkinson’s has abnormally low dopamine levels. Dopamine-generating cells, known as dopaminergic neurons (types of nerve cells) in the substantia nigra part of the brain have died.… Read More
An estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019. This number includes an estimated 5.6 million people age 65 and older and approximately 200,000 individuals under age 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a complex disease that progresses… Read More
Most people think of Alzheimer’s as a disease that affects only the elderly. But people as young as 30 or 40 can exhibit symptoms of the disease, although that is very rare—more commonly, early onset Alzheimer’s starts to manifest in the patient’s 50’s or early… Read More
Age-related memory loss is often a normal part of aging, and if experienced, doesn’t necessarily mean you or a loved one has Alzheimer’s. But since irreversible dementia’s can often present the same mild memory symptoms at first as less serious issues, it is not unusual… Read More
Home health care can be covered by your insurance, it just depends on your policy, as every health care policy is different. You can also get coverage for home health agency services through Medicare, Medicaid, or Veteran’s Administration insurance, although you’ll have to meet certain… Read More
Internal Revenue Service allows family caregivers to claim anyone related by blood, marriage, adoption or even friends as dependents — if both parties meet the IRS requirements. There is no requirement that the parent be a dependent for the medical expenses to be deductible by… Read More
Assisted living is part of a continuum of long term care services that provides a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum independence. Assisted living… Read More
Senior apartment communities who use the wording ‘Income Guidelines Apply’ are apartments priced to fit most budgets of older adults on fixed incomes. In exchange, all or a portion of the apartments are set aside for low- or fixed-income tenants. Your eligible income and your rent… Read More
In-home senior care is care that allows a senior or elderly person with special needs to remain in their home. It might be for people who are getting older, are chronically ill, recovering from surgery, or disabled. Home health aides provide hands-on care and assistance… Read More
