by John OKeeffe | May 31, 2019 | Potpourri
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law legislation that established the Medicare and Medicaid programs. July 30th, 2015 marked the 50th Anniversary for Medicare. Before Medicare’s creation, approximately 65% of those over 65 had health...
by John OKeeffe | Jun 22, 2018 | Potpourri
When you start looking into senior care for your loved one, undoubtedly, you will come across ADLs or the Activities of Daily Living. This term is frequently used to identify what level of care your senior needs. There are six main components to the activities of...
by John OKeeffe | Aug 13, 2016 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Potpourri, Tips for Family Caregivers
Whether the music is classical, instrumental, rock, country, or jazz, most everyone I know LOVES to listen to music. Do you ever notice how even new born babies react to music? Music has the same affect on the elderly. Music can soothe or energize, make us happy or...
by John OKeeffe | Jul 17, 2016 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Potpourri, Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
Depression is an alarmingly common problem in the elderly. Retirees often become isolated as they age, having lost the career that brought them friends, purpose, and a reason to get outside every day. As family members, it becomes your job to maintain these important...
by John OKeeffe | Apr 24, 2016 | Potpourri, Tips for Family Caregivers
Spring is a beautiful time of year. Millions of Americans suffer from allergies this time of year, and the Elderly are not exempt from the stuffy noses and watery eyes that accompany allergies. But, unlike most of those millions, Seniors often have complicating...
by John OKeeffe | Jan 31, 2016 | Potpourri
Did you know that January is National Weight Awareness Month? Many of us may have set a New Year’s Resolution to go to the gym more, walk more, and eat healthier, but we don’t often think about obesity in older adults. However, carrying around excess...
