Posts in Elder Care

Jul 07 Quirk in Medicare System’s Observation Status

There’s a troubling quirk in the Medicare system that occurs when older patients are hospitalized and instead of being officially ...

May 19 What Should I know about Financial Powers of Attorney?

A financial power of attorney is a document allowing an “attorney-in-fact” or “agent” to act on the principal’s behalf. It usually ...

Apr 30 A Good Move to Make during the Pandemic

While most of those infected with COVID-19 will recover, about 20% need hospitalization, and in the absence of widely approved ...

Apr 29 Keeping the Most Vulnerable Safe as the Economy Slowly Reopens

Many communities are easing social-distancing restrictions originally put in place to fight the spread of coronavirus. Even as ...

Apr 13 CDC Recommends Care Plans for Both Older Adults and Caregivers

CDC Recommends Care Plans for Both Older Adults and Caregivers: Quick. You or your senior loved one is running a fever, coughing ...

Apr 09 Keeping Ourselves and Our Elderly Loves Ones Safer

Keeping Ourselves and Our Elderly Loved Ones Safer: We have all been warned that our elderly loved ones are at heightened risk ...