Medicare coverage of medicines for seniors is often crucial, especially because on average, older adults take a shocking 15-18 prescription medications. And with an average price of over $11,000 yearly for the most common prescription drugs prescribed for the elderly, it usually is debilitating when a Medicare claim is suddenly denied. And yet, that’s happening more and more frequently as Medicare plans are progressively establishing coverage limits on older persons…
Everyone looks forward to summer vacations! Leaving everyday worries behind, checking items off our bucket list, exploring new places. And helping a senior loved one enjoy such a thrill makes it all the better. There are, however, some issues to take into account that will help pave the way to a more successful vacation when traveling with elderly parents: Plan a pre-trip doctor visit. To ensure your older family member…
“Home is where the heart is”; but what if the person you love has dementia and says, “I want to go home” when he or she is already home? When you are providing care for a loved one with memory loss issues from Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, unfortunately this discussion can be a common occurrence. And the bewilderment and plaintive yearning being conveyed are nothing short of…
People typically receive therapy services after an injury or when they are trying to recover from a recent surgery. Whether it be a sports injury, arthritis, chronic or acute musculoskeletal pain, bursitis, or any other condition – we can help! Naturally, it is a taxing effort to leave the home and get to therapy appointments. The goal for Advanced Home Health Care is to keep our clients in their home where they are most comfortable….