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You made it through the day. Meals were handled, the house is quiet, and you’re hoping for a few peaceful moments. But then, out of nowhere, things start to shift. Your loved one with dementia becomes uneasy. They’re pacing, questioning, maybe even lashing out. You try to stay calm, offer
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 50% of American patients fail to take their medications properly, contributing to 700,000 emergency room visits and approximately 10.7 million prescription misuse. Through Medication Management from a licensed healthcare professional, clients can ensure proper consumption of prescribed medications and achieve a therapeutic
The build-up to the diagnosis of a heart condition is often sudden and unexpected. And when you or a loved one is dealing with the after-effects of a heart-related emergency, it can be understandably emotional. Whatever the underlying cause for the emergency, if the diagnosis is heart failure or some
As overwhelmed as you might feel with all your medication management, you can gain greater control of your health by taking a handle on your medication regimen. We’ve organized some tips and details to help you create a system that works for you. And remember, when it comes time to implement your plan or look for specialized advice, you can always count on Home Health Companions for your medication management, too.
Deborah Sferlazza, 60, a former school principal, lives with chronic pain — but she’s learned ways to put her pain “in the back seat. It (the pain) is not always invited to the party,” she said. After three surgeries to fix her discs, the pain remained. Her medications take some
It’s never too late to reap the benefits of exercise, and that includes older adults with arthritis and other muscle and joint conditions, according to a study. Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) found that a low-impact exercise program in senior centers in New York City’s Chinatown and Flushing,
We are in the middle of an opioid epidemic. Nearly 25.3 million adults suffer from daily (chronic) pain, according to the CDC. Yet a large number of patients, many of them seniors, need help managing pain. Are there alternatives to these medications, which may cause addiction and dangerous side effects?
Once a diagnosis is made, the first question that comes to mind is, “What type of treatment is available?” Is there medication? Is there a cure? These are common concerns once dementia enters the picture. Although current medications cannot cure Alzheimer’s (AD) or stop it from progressing, they may help
If the healthcare industry tracked the costs of addressing medication related problems (MRPs) it would be the fourth most costly “disease” after cancer, Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease. This cost reflects only the direct healthcare costs, those costs paid directly to prescribers, hospitals, rehab/emergency care/ long-term care services and for medications,
Caregivers and seniors often find themselves inundated with messages touting the benefits of this cancer detection test, or that diagnostic exam. And, for those over 65, Medicare offers about a dozen free screenings—from bone density measurements to mammograms. But, are all those tests really necessary? The honest answer to this
In the interest of promoting more robust discourse around the importance of regular vaccinations for serious but preventable contagious conditions, MHA@GW is hosting a guest post series in honor of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). AgingCare.com has paired with MHA@GW to encourage people of all ages to receive the proper
Shaky hands, an unsteady walk, limbs that unexpectedly freeze in place; these symptoms are practically synonymous with Parkinson’s disease (PD). It is a devastating and complex disease that interferes with movement. As it progresses, it produces a wide range of other problems. The neurological condition also has a lesser known
Every person will probably take medicine at some point. As people accumulate medical problems, the number of medicines they take is likely to increase too. Understanding your treatment is an important aspect of maintaining your overall health and well-being. And there are questions you need to ask your doctor to
Medication doesn’t do much good when it never leaves the bottle. And yet the American Heart Association estimates that 12 percent of all Americans don’t take their medication after getting a prescription. Another 12 percent don’t fill their prescriptions in the first place. And many more quit getting refills: A
