Senior Home Care

Many of the celebrities we lost in 2020 first served in the U.S. military before they became famous. TV host extraordinaire Regis Philbin was famous for the number of hours he appeared on TV. He died at age 88. Not everyone knows that Regis enlisted in the navy after graduating from the University of Notre Dame and served as a supply corps officer between 1953 and 1955. Movie star Kirk Douglas enlisted in the Navy in December 1941 during World War II and served as a communications officer until 1944. He was discharged after suffering injuries due to a premature depth [...]

Without proper legal planning, caring for aging loved ones is often emotionally and financially distressing for everyone involved. Families struggle at the last minute to find information, guidance and assistance to handle the complex health care, financial and legal needs. By planning ahead and obtaining the right legal documents, families can help their aging relatives gain security, take advantage of public benefits, and preserve their assets. First, estate plans are key. They can help families avoid probate, which occurs when an individual owns assets in his or her name alone, and the court determines distribution. If not handled properly, probate can [...]

For many older adults, the beginning of their end of life starts with a fall. A fall leads to a broken hip. The fractured bone leads to surgery. Surgery may lead to other complications like stroke or heart issues. Falls are tough on the elderly, but they sometimes can be prevented. What can you do to help prevent your loved one from having a bad fall? Read on to discover elderly fall prevention tips. Declutter Although it may sound obvious, one way to assure elderly fall prevention is to make sure your loved ones home or apartment is clean of clutter. [...]

If you or a loved one is facing severe illness, you may have heard health care providers mention palliative or Hospice care. What are the similarities between the two treatment options? What are the differences? Read on to discover which is appropriate for you or your loved one. Palliative care To understand what palliative care is, it’s important to understand the definition of the word. Palliative means “relieving pain without dealing with the cause of the condition.”Please understand that if you are on palliative care that does not mean you will have stopped the other treatments to help with the disease [...]