How to read an Explanation of Benefits
March 29, 2021Before your loved one pays a medical bill, wait for the insurance’s Explanation of Benefits (from Medicare, this is called... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Maximizing your resources
March 22, 2021When we think of “resources,” as family caregivers we might think of money. Or time. But there is another resource... Read More →
When kidneys fail: Dialysis?
March 15, 2021If the person you care for has chronic or advanced kidney disease, dialysis will come up as a treatment option.... Read More →
When high blood pressure goes untreated
March 8, 2021Don’t confuse a lack of symptoms with a lack of risk. A person with high blood pressure usually feels “just... Read More →
Dementia communication: Speaking
March 1, 2021Nearly every type of dementia compromises the ability to process language. It’s harder for the affected person to grasp words,... Read More →
Age-related macular degeneration
February 22, 2021Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a very common condition affecting the retina of the eye. It causes blurry vision and... Read More →
“For better or for worse …”
February 15, 2021Are you supporting a relative who is also a caregiving spouse? Many long-lived couples see it as both a duty... Read More →
Keeping blood pressure in check
February 8, 2021Only 24% of people with high blood pressure have it under control. The remaining 76% are at very high risk... Read More →
A robo-pet for companionship?
February 1, 2021There is no doubt that seniors are suffering emotionally, and physically, from the social isolation of the pandemic. Those with... Read More →
Slowing the progression of glaucoma
January 25, 2021Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among older adults. It causes pressure in the eyeball to build up to... Read More →