Category 'Government'

May Is Older Americans Month

by Rita Ude on May 01, 2012 0 Comments

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.

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Improve Your Health Literacy

by Rita Ude on February 21, 2012 0 Comments

Approximately 46 percent of adults are health illiterate, meaning they find it difficult to read, comprehend and use health information. Patients' misunderstanding of health information and treatment decisions is estimated to cost the U.S. $73 billion.

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U.S. Faces the Growing Challenges of an Aging Population

by Rita Ude on February 14, 2012 5 Comments

During the next 30 years, the number of Americans over the age of 65 and the proportion of those individuals over 85 are expected to double, impacting the economy, employment, healthcare and social services.

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Sandwich Generation Survival Tips

by Rita Ude on February 07, 2012 0 Comments

Are you a member of the sandwich generation? If you are raising children while caring for your elderly parents, you definitely are. Read the suggestions on how to protect yourself and your family.

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House Calls Are Making a Comeback

by Rita Ude on January 31, 2012 9 Comments

A new federal program called the Independence at Home Demonstration will test the effectiveness of providing healthcare to thousands of chronically ill Medicare patients in their own homes, allowing them to remain there instead of potentially entering long-term care facilities.

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Caregiving Back-Up Help

by Angela Roeber on January 09, 2012 3 Comments

Arrange qualified in-home care assistance as back-up to the primary caregiver for a Veteran who has Memory Loss. The goal is to be ready to call for a professional in-home caregiver when the circumstances arise.

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Your Doctor Wants You to Know

by kcarlson on December 28, 2010 0 Comments

As bodies age, it becomes even more important to talk comfortably with your doctor.

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Elderly Home Care – Some Advantages and Disadvantages in Houston and Galveston, TX

by kcarlson on November 19, 2010 0 Comments

Here is an interesting article I found regarding some of the Pros and Cons of Home Care.   -- Kristen Elderly Home Care – The Advantages and Disadvantages by Bob Kohut In many ways we are now experiencing a “perfect storm” which is making elderly home care the only vi...

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Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Act

by acarl on September 14, 2010 4 Comments

The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Act, passed in April 2010, included a broad array of additions and updates to the benefits provided to Veterans. With 10 segments focused on different areas, the Omnibus Health Act has passed some major reforms. Here, Right at Home takes a close look at the...

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How Names Can Harm You in Houston and Galveston

by kcarlson on August 30, 2010 0 Comments

It's important to keep elders' dignity in the forefront of our thoughts.

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