Help seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia enjoy Thanksgiving
Even though your older adult has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you still want them to feel included in Thanksgiving festivities.
But you also don’t want them to get overstimulated or agitated.
Read MoreAuthor: Liam Kenney | Posted in: Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care
After we’ve all realized how dangerous senior isolation can be, along comes COVID. Now our loved ones are more isolated than ever.
It’s heartbreaking to watch seniors and their families struggle to balance the health guidelines put forth by the CDC while simultaneously providing the level of care their loved ones deserve.
Read MoreAuthor: Liam Kenney | Posted in: Home Health Care
Medicare coverage of medicines for seniors is often crucial, especially because on average, older adults take a shocking 15-18 prescription medications. And with the standard pricetag of over $11,000 per year for the most common prescription drugs prescribed by doctors for the elderly, it usually is debilitating when Medicare suddenly declines coverage.
Read MoreAuthor: Liam Kenney | Posted in: Aging Care | Tags: insurance benefits, medical treatment
At North River Home Care, we’ve increasingly been asked about Live In Care, what the difference is between Live In Care and 24 hour/ 7 day per week care and when Live In Care makes sense.
Read MoreAuthor: Liam Kenney | Posted in: Home Health Care | Tags: senior independence
