Financial abuse. Differences of a loved one’s Care Plan. Family Dynamics (conflict). No advanced directives. These are just a few issues that swirl around families who petition the court for Guardians...
Aug
2015
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Aug
2015
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As we head into the dog days of Summer and heat waves are more common, it’s good to know the warning signs of heat related illnesses, especially if you are a senior or are around seniors. The Centers ...
Aug
2015
08
How many times have you walked into the home of an older person and immediately headed to the thermostat to turn the heat down – and you’re in the midst of a heatwave. “Aren’t...
Jul
2015
16
Medical advancement has taken us far in living longer…but, as this article shows, from a physician’s perspective, it’s the quality of our lives that has suffered. Our unrealistic views of death, throu...
Jul
2015
14
So much is written and talked about regarding bad news about companions and home health aides for seniors. Every hour of every day there are great moments shared and lives spared because of home heal...
Jun
2015
24
#10 We provide placement services that are seamless for clients #9 We advocate for homecare hours for Community Medicaid #8 We are available for emergencies #7 We help with hiring the right Home Ca...
Jun
2015
12
From the hearts of an elderly woman and a Nurse from our Celtic friends. The reality of Caregiving…. What Do You See, Nurse? What do you see, nurses, what do you see? Are you thinking when you look a...
Jun
2015
08
For most of us, the harsh winter of 2014/15 is a mere memory although I hear snow is still melting in Boston. The heat is on and with the sun rays come thunderstorms, flash floods and heat waves. All...
May
2015
18
My father’s dying wish was to die. He had endured more than ten men, medically speaking. Since 50 years old, he had a heart attack, heart failure, cardiac bypass surgery and bladder cancer, not to me...
May
2015
11
We all have or will experience loss of a loved one. It’s important to be aware of these stages of grief and to be sure we have gone through a healthy grieving process. Many clients of mine are still...