One benefit of the Affordable Health Care Act is the inclusion of preventive care regardless if one is receiving Medicare. Patients are not charged a copayment or coinsurance to access preventive services including blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, diabetes screening plus an extensive list of other services. Vaccinations are amongst the services covered. The annual deductible does not have to be met to access these services. The … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act Benefits Seniors
Summer Heat Tips For Seniors
Hot weather remains a threat to those who are elderly or are compromised medically. Medications and pre existing conditions can exacerbate the effects of heat as well as the the threat of dehydration which can be very dangerous. A University of Chicago Medical Center study reports that 405 of heat related fatalities are among people over 65 years of age. Hot Weather Tips For Seniors 1. Drink plenty of liquids. Dehydration can be the cause of many heat related health problems. Experts … [Read more...] about Summer Heat Tips For Seniors
VA Home Health Aide Program
Physically caring for a loved one at home can be an extremely financially costly endeavor and many times requires the assistance of a VA home health aide(s) to accomplish the activities of daily living (ADL.) VA home health aides assist during the recovery and rehabilitation or may be necessary for the long term care of a family member. Each situation and each family member is unique as to what is needed to provide the best care and quality of life. V.A. Home Health Aide Program The U.S. … [Read more...] about VA Home Health Aide Program
Remembering All In February
Whether it be an ordinary day or holiday, being a widow, widower, caretaker or single person can be rough. The winters in the northern states can be long and solitary, not to mention, cold! February is a great time to remember those special in your life with a handwritten note, plate of cookies or just a card to say Hi! I'm thinking of you. I shared my batch of cookies with the neighbor, who is gruff and tough and kind, he cared for his wife of fifty years until her passing. I know behind his … [Read more...] about Remembering All In February
Community House Class January 15, 2013
Community House Class Navigating Eldercare At Home Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Book included with class Register at: https://tchweb.communityhouse.com/wconnect/ShowGroups.awp View Catalog of classes at: http://www.tchserves.org/ Burdens As Blessings: Navigating Eldercare At Home by J.B. Edmund is available on Amazon.com … [Read more...] about Community House Class January 15, 2013