Posts by GeriatriCare® Management, Inc.
For Seniors and Family Caregivers: Three Great Wellness Resolutions for 2017
For Seniors and Family Caregivers: Three Great Wellness Resolutions for 2017 This is the time of year when we take stock of the previous year, and make note of changes we’d like to make in our lives. Maybe your list of resolutions includes ways to improve your financial health, such as saving more and spending…
Read MoreSenior Driving Safety
December 5–9, 2016 Is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week The holidays are a time when many families visit elderly parents, grandparents and other loved ones. That’s why December is the month when families are most likely to realize that Mom and Dad might not be safe behind the wheel. There might be some new dents…
Read MoreNovember Is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
November Is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month November is American Diabetes Month, and it’s also the month when we are urged to learn more about a common cause of vision loss. Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, sponsored by Prevent Blindness (www.preventblindness.org), is an opportunity to educate the public about diabetic retinopathy, which robs the sight…
Read MoreHow dementia makes it harder to offer end-of-life comfort
How dementia makes it harder to offer end-of-life comfort Pauline Finster, who barely speaks anymore, is receiving hospice care at an assisted-living facility. Meanwhile, gangrene is spreading across her right foot. (Francis Ying/Kaiser Health News) By Rachel Bluth September 4 Dementia took over Pauline Finster’s 91-year-old mind long ago, and she may die without…
Read MoreAlzheimer Spouses Benefit from Counseling and Support
Alzheimer Spouses Benefit from Counseling and Support November is Family Caregivers Month. Sponsored by the Caregiver Action Network (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association), this event is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers who do so much for their loved ones. This year’s theme, “Take Care to Give Care,” reminds us that caregiving…
Read MoreMSNVA’s First Annual B2C Digital Health Expo
We’re pleased to invite you to the Medical Society of Northern Virginia’s First Annual Digital Health Expo at Tysons Corner Center on The Plaza on Sunday, October 23rd from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. This digital health expo will focus on technology that is enabling patients/consumers to receive quality medical care on demand. Come visit…
Read MoreKeeping Nursing Home Residents Connected
Keeping Nursing Home Residents Connected As we age, our ability to maintain social relationships may wane. Friends and loved ones pass away, health issues may isolate us, and physical limitations may make it difficult to go out and meet people. But socializing remains important. Not only does it help us feel connected and alive, but…
Read MoreMom, You Forgot to Pay the Gas Bill
“Mom, You Forgot to Pay the Gas Bill….” An expert says a decline in financial management skills might be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and family may need to step in. What’s the most challenging topic to discuss with older loved ones? Family caregivers often name end-of-life wishes, driving safety and incontinence as tough-to-talk-about…
Read MoreCanine Caregivers Bring Joy to Housebound Seniors
Canine Caregivers Bring Joy to Housebound Seniors These special therapy dogs match with seniors for years at a time, visiting them in their homes on a regular basis. Cherese Cobb | Jul 28th 2016 Baby Boomers — those born in the late 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s — make up one-third of the U.S. population. Every nine seconds an…
Read MorePain Often Untreated in Seniors With Dementia
Pain Often Untreated in Seniors With Dementia Older adults are apt to suffer from a variety of painful health conditions, including arthritis, osteoporosis, urinary tract infections, diabetic neuropathy, tooth problems, constipation and many others. It’s important to address this discomfort and work with the person’s healthcare provider to arrive at the most effective treatment for…
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