Can Skype Help Seniors Beat the Blues?
GROWING OLDER ISN’T easy, and one of the biggest concerns for senior health is social isolation. As family members move away and friends...
Listen Up! Hearing Loss Tied to Late-Life Depression
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Hearing loss among seniors is not always recognized and treated, but if it were it might help...
Home Care Agencies Crucial for Hospitals to Reduce Readmissions
More rural hospitals are experiencing increased challenges reducing readmission rates. While they struggle at times to have enough...
The Increasing Awareness of Home Care’s Value in Healthcare
There have been many factors directly impacting home health care throughout the country. Some of these impacts are negative, but for the...
‘Continuing Care’ Options Expanding for Seniors as Demand Grows
As more people reach retirement age in the United States, there has been growing concern about these seniors getting the care and support...
During Natural Disasters, the Elderly Can Get Overlooked, and Home Care Matters
It’s no secret that when disasters strike certain people have a more difficult time overcoming their circumstances. When natural...
The High Cost of Long-Term Care Can Lead More People Home
People are aware of the increasing cost of long-term care in the United States. However, as the cost of numerous types of long-term care...
The Future Continues to Look Bright for Home Health Care
It’s been no secret that the home health care industry has become one of the leading job creators in the country. While many agencies...
How to Communicate Better With Someone Who Has Alzheimer's
It's so easy to become frustrated when talking to someone with dementia or Alzheimer's. It's hard to know the "right" way to respond to...
Lack of communication puts older adults at risk of clashes between their medicines
Most older Americans take multiple medicines every day. But a new poll suggests they don’t get – or seek – enough help to make sure those...
