How to prevent medication errors and interactions I have written about what it takes for a loved one with a chronic illness to manage their medications in the blog article: 3 Tips for Taking Control of Medication But I am happy to revisit this topic by sharing with you an article from the American Recall Center: Over 65? Watch Out for These Medications. The impact of … [Read more...]
Gratitude Series: Music Engages Residents at Atrium Senior Living
Standing from left: Nadine Clopton, Arnold Kelly, Jo Kelly, Pam Singer (Atrium), John Vidulich, Brett Bailey, Sheelagh Vidulich. Seated from right: Trudy Fricker, Michael Nicolosi, and Louise Nicolosi Dreamscapes: A Night at the Opera Loved ones that enter a senior living facility bring with them a lifetime of experiences, rich in memories of people, places and events. As … [Read more...]
Caregivers Need to Set Boundaries
And not give into guilt. Like most people, I struggle with setting boundaries. It is especially hard with an aging parent who may feel vulnerable or frightened if you are not around. But setting boundaries with your parent, co-worker, or anyone in your life, is critical to the self-care that must be a high priority for caregivers. Request and expectations of others tug at … [Read more...]
Empowering Elders to Age with Dignity, Hope and Joy
As we age our hopes and dreams do not fade away. How cool is it to have the job title “Dream Maker”? This is the hat Amy Safran of Second Wind Dreams® wears. Hearing Amy talk about the Dreams program is to be swept along in her joy and enthusiasm for the work of this organization. Amy, P.K. Beville (founder), and the rest of the Second Wind Dreams® staff are on a … [Read more...]
Medicare Payment Impacted by Hospital Observation vs. Admitted Status
Hospitals are now required to explain the implications The Notice Act signed into law August 6, 2016 by President Obama, is a start in resolving the dilemma faced by people with Medicare who must go to the hospital. The dilemma occurs when Medicare patients are treated by the hospital as an outpatient in Observation status vs. being Admitted to the hospital under inpatient … [Read more...]