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Physician, NAHC Make Case for Home Care Coverage Under Medicare
Over the past few years, non-medical home care has become a pillar service within the broader health care continuum for its ability to improve outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. Due to that success, some believe home care should be covered under Medicare, just like home health or hospice care. Dr. Laurie Archbald, an associate professor…
Read MoreTips for Seniors Battling Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is caused by a degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. Battling Parkinson’s Disease affects body movement and coordination. Although symptoms vary from patient to patient, most experience muscle tremors and limb stiffening, sleep disturbances and mood disorders. There is currently no cure, though treatment plans are used to alleviate symptoms. Interestingly,…
Read MoreSenior Transportation Problem: A Growing Issue with Limited Options
The Need for Senior Transportation Have you seen one of your aging loved one’s driving skills decline in recent memory? Well, if so you’re not alone. Everyday more and more seniors stop driving in the United States. While your loved one quits driving, they also want to be able to remain in their own home.…
Read MoreCaring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Caring for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s is hard. Trust me, I know. What many don’t know is what Alzheimer’s is. To understand the struggle of Alzheimer’s, you need to know about the disease itself. Once your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, their brain cells and…
Read MoreCongestive Heart Failure: What is CHF?
What is Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is a chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping ability in your heart muscles. When a person has CHF, their heart has difficulty pumping blood out of the heart to other organs in their body. This occurs because the ventricle walls, which are responsible for…
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