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As we all know, many cuts will be happening across the board with health care and especially with Medicare. With the silver tsunami at our shores, people will not likely get the care they need. I see this over and over in the field. Once they get to a certain point, there are no followContinue reading “Evidence-Based Health Management Education”

In my work, I meet all kinds of people. One of the most challenging ones are those well into their 90’s who have lived alone for decades. They tend to be the most fiercely independent and stubborn. I have one client who is adamant about living in her 4000 sq. foot home with some 14Continue reading “The Magic Walker Basket”

Lessons I’ve learned in home health: 1) Don’t beat up your kids physically and emotionally. They will run far away from you. 2) Be grateful to the ones taking care of you, whether it be a friend, spouse, or child. Being kind begets kindness. 3) Being fiercely independent does not make you a better individual.Continue reading “Lessons from the Field”

In my work, I hear so many people saying, “Getting old is for the birds.” Aging is no easy feat as people live longer and face more health issues. Some get diseases and lose function over time whether it be cognitive or physical. To lose the ability to do things is devastating in a cultureContinue reading “Grace and Dignity”

As loved ones age and experience declines in function, it is natural for us as care partners to want a way to monitor their whereabouts and activities when we aren’t home. Thanks to technology, there are many options available to use in the home. 1) Smart watches: There are several smart watches on the marketContinue reading “Tips for Keeping One Safe: Monitoring Devices”

We are never prepared to think about the time when our loved one becomes ill and needs to be hospitalized. It may be a 4 hour ER visit then home or an admission for a few days. Physical function could be impacted and there tends to be little time to set things up to dealContinue reading “When a Parent is Hospitalized”

As people age, there may be a time when one will need a walker, cane, or wheelchair. Most people tend to go to the store and purchase one when they recognize the need for balance support. Most insurance plans do cover physical and occupational therapy to help address balance changes. Therapy services are delivered underContinue reading “Durable Medical Equipment”

Let’s face it, this is a topic few want to talk about. Your loved one gets sick and goes to the hospital for care. They come home and whoa, things are not the same. In the hospital there are certified nurses aides providing care around the clock and when you get home, it is onlyContinue reading “Dealing with Incontinence”

Many of us are never prepared to take care of our loved ones. We never think to plan what needs to be done when their health deteriorates over time or when there is an accident. I’ll be the first to admit that I did not want to think about my grandparents getting old. I wantedContinue reading “The Caregiver Transition”

When I first became an OT working out in the field, I gained a first hand view of the many issues that caregivers had to deal with in elder care. I had many patients with dementia, heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, and other mental health issues. On a daily basis in my work, I sawContinue reading “Navigating the Sea of Elder Care”