Navigating the healthcare system as an older adult can be very confusing and overwhelming, especially when the words “Medicare” and “Medicaid” are used interchangeably. Both are federal healthcare programs, which only adds to the confusion. However, that’s where the...
As the holidays approach, many potential stressors can rob us of our joy, including seniors. Money concerns, gift-giving pressure, family get-togethers, and the overall disruption in routine can cause older adults to feel anxious and overwhelmed. What’s supposed to be...
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, most of the older adult population reports taking at least one prescription medication. More than half of this population group shares they take four or more prescription drugs daily. It may come as no surprise that older...
The first assisted living facility opened in Oregon in 1981. Since then, thousands of assisted living facilities have opened their doors to welcome seniors across the United States. Assisted living provides personalized care in a community setting for seniors who need...
Palliative care has its roots established in hospice care; however, it wasn’t until 1990 that the World Health Organization recognized palliative care as a separate entity. Ten years later, palliative care really took off in hospitals across the United State. Today,...
