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Category: Geriatric Care and Management Articles
Fall Prevention in the Elderly
Most of us are very concerned about what will happen to our loved one if he or she falls. Our… Read more »
Elder Law Update – January 2010
Health Care Reform In November 2009 the Senate voted to debate its version of health care legislation, known as the… Read more »
Downsizing Yourself, Relocating a Loved One? Where Do You Begin?
What I hear most often in my professional life is “where do I begin?” This question resonates throughout my conversations… Read more »
Diary of a Care(ing) Manager
I love my job, but when most people ask me what I do, it’s really hard to describe what geriatric… Read more »
Connecting with the Person Inside Alzheimer’s
There is so much that apparently drives us apart as human beings. Yet with all our differences, we humans bond… Read more »
Baby Boomers Interact with Aging Parents
Watching parents grow older can be an emotional drain on adult children. This is especially difficult for those who still… Read more »
Assisted Living: What to Expect and What to Look For
What to Expect The daily routine in an assisted living community strives to provide a “homelike environment”. These facilities are… Read more »
Assisted Living Public Assistance
For those on limited incomes, there is a part of the Medicaid program called State/County Special Assistance (SA) that provides… Read more »
Alzheimer’s Care Selection Criteria
Admission/Discharge Criteria What limits are there on admission (must the person be able to walk, diagnosis etc.) What would make… Read more »
