Facts About Medicare

Medicare Facts That You Should Know if You Are a Medicare Participant For people who are 65 years or older, or younger people with disabilities, or people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Medicare plays a vital role in their lives. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for these kind of people. Without health insurance, [...]

Caregiver Shortage in Nursing Homes

Nursing homes are the place where we expect quality medical services as well as the comfort of home for our elderly. Especially for those that offers long-term care (LTC). Aged people need everyday help in their “activities for daily living”. Care providers play a very important role in their lives However, LTC facilities at present [...]

The Facts about Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s

Clinical Trial Clinical trial is a type of clinical research that involves human volunteers to determine how well new medical treatments, drugs, diagnostic procedures, and other therapies work. It is conducted to determine whether the new treatment is effective and safe before it can be offered to a large number of patients. It is also [...]

How to Tell if an Aging Parent is Safe to Live Alone

“There’s no place like home” is a popular phrase that often describes the comfort of a home. Being away from home for some time will make you desire to be home because “there is no place like home”. The same comfort, freedom and privacy in the home is what our aging parents desire too. Statistics [...]

After a Death, Dealing with Downsizing

As you’re going through the grief process, you’re also forced to go through your family member’s “stuff.” Get tips and resources in today's post.

A Unique Approach to Fighting Elder Abuse

A recent New York Times article shares a surprisingly simple though effective solution to this growing problem. Learn more in this post.