by John OKeeffe | Oct 25, 2019 | Senior Safety
For seniors, the odds of falling each year are about one in three. Good odds if you’re looking to win a lottery; not very good odds if you’re a senior or care for a senior and want them to stay safe and healthy. Falls constitute the leading cause of injury and...
by John OKeeffe | Oct 25, 2019 | Senior Safety
Some simple home modifications can make for safer and more comfortable living at home. Entries and Doorways There should be at least one no-step entry to the house with a coverOutdoor walkway should be well litInstall a sensor light focusing on the front-door lockUse...
by John OKeeffe | Oct 25, 2019 | Difficult Conversations
Most of us take the ability to get in the car to go run some errands or to get somewhere for granted. After all, we are used to being able to drive ourselves wherever it is that we would like to be whenever it is that we would like to go. However, there is a point for...
by John OKeeffe | Oct 25, 2019 | Difficult Conversations
Just because their eyesight or other physical limitations has made it so that they can’t drive anymore, doesn’t mean that seniors don’t want to get out and about. Seniors are living happier, more energetic, and healthier lives now than ever before, but a lack of...
by John OKeeffe | Oct 24, 2019 | Financial Matters
At some point or another, many of us will either need to consider home health care for ourselves or for a loved one. Choosing home health care may be an easy choice for some, since it allows the person to remain in their own home and continue a certain level of...
by John OKeeffe | Oct 24, 2019 | Financial Matters
Various legal mechanisms can assist in the management of assets and health care when a person becomes incapacitated. Make it a priority to make these arrangements before, rather than after, they are needed. Below is some basic information on Durable Power of Attorney...
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 28, 2018 | Difficult Conversations, Financial Matters, Senior Safety
Deciding whether your loved one should move into an assisted living facility or remain at home is a tough decision and, given the choice, almost everyone would prefer to stay at home. However, that kind of decision rarely depends on what we want. Costs, safety,...
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 | Jun 1, 2018 | Difficult Conversations, Financial Matters, Senior Safety
There’s a lot of misinformation regarding in home care vs home health care. Both take place in a loved one’s home, but the type of services provided are very different. What is Home Health Care? Home health care is usually not full-time care. It’s medical help from a...
