People who are not paid to provide care are known as informal caregivers or family caregivers. The most common type of informal caregiving relationship is an adult child caring for an elderly parent. Others include: · Adults caring for other relatives, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
by Robert Goodman, MSW Are you a caregiver? If you are helping a spouse, parent, child, or other relative or friend perform activities of daily living (eating, walking, bathing, dressing, grooming) then you are a caregiver. Family caregivers are the … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
· Pain or pressure in chest · Pain or pressure in upper stomach · Trouble breathing or shortness of breath · Loss of consciousness or fainting · Sudden numbness or weakness · Confusion, change in mental state · Sudden change in vision · Trouble speaking · Sudden severe … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
by Robert Goodman, MSW Medicare covers home health care services for someone meeting these conditions: Your doctor must decide that you need medical care at home, and make a plan for your care at home. You must need intermittent skilled … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Independent Living Communities Community housing for seniors who are able to live independently in an apartment-like setting. Optional services include: meals in communal dining room, housekeeping/laundry. Social and recreational activities often provided. Adult Family Care Home Provides a family-type … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Examples of Advanced Directives are: Verbal instructions Decisions regarding care that are communicated verbally to health care providers or family members. Organ donation Removal of healthy tissues from the person who has died for transplantation into a recipient in … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
A guardian can be either an individual or an institution such as, a bank trust department. A guardian is appointed by the courts when an individual has been adjudicated as incapacitated or lacking the capacity to care for self and/or … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
CEREBRAL PALSY Decline in energy and activity levels. Some bladder difficulty and spinal stenosis reported. More bone fractures per year compared to non-disabled. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Aging process is affected by the nature and severity of the impairment, secondary conditions , … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Older adults age 65 and over are at higher risk for many types of injuries that can have devastating effects. In some cases, leading to loss of independence, disability, or death. Falls are the leading cause of injury death for … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
By Robert Goodman, MSW Have you recently lost your vision, become disabled, in need of services to help you become more independent? Are you living with a lifelong disability and notice changes in your functional capacity? There are services available … [CLICK TO READ MORE]