What to do when you get put on hold again with your medical provider
Sometimes it seems we fight insurance companies, physicians, hospitals, care facilities and on and on. It can be a battle just to get a prescription refilled or to get a medical appointment in a timely manner. We’re all just so busy and it’s easy to lose a temper. I always remember someone in my family [...]
Are you a caregiver who is frustrated?
Many times caregivers become frustrated and just give up. Most caregivers are friends or family members who are untrained to provide care. It’s no different than a lay person trying to repair a car engine. A car mechanic can get the work done in half the time with accurate results and at a reasonable cost. [...]
Suggesting paid help for caring for older adult
Thank heavens for friends and neighbors. They help most of the clients I serve. It if were not for them, many of my clients could not get along on a daily basis. This assistance has pluses and minuses. Friends and neighbors help with tasks like grocery shopping, laundry, errands, meal prep and the like; assistance [...]
Solutions to medical conditions not responsibility of care facility
Continuing yesterday’s subject of leaving a care facility. I recently had a client who was told he could not go home due to a medical condition. Interestingly, the medical condition kept recurring and were treated over and over again. One question was never asked, “why is the medical condition recurring and what can we do [...]
Care facility a “nice” word for nursing home
Ever know an older adult who was having difficulty being released from a care facility, a nice word for a nursing home? This happens more and more frequently. “Mr. Smith, you can’t go home without 24 hour care or Mr. Smith you can’t go home at all”. “Mrs. Doe your care needs exceed what you [...]
Medication issues major cause of emergency room visits for older adults
One of my clients was taken to the emergency room several weeks ago because she was non-responsive. I rushed across town to meet her and felt like I was watching the television show, “Grey’s Anatomy” (one of my favorites). My client was in a triage room surrounded by six or seven people in scrubs. After [...]
Reading your medical chart is highly recommended
I always ask my clients if they’ve looked at their medical history or charts. Most haven’t. So when I begin working with clients and I pull their medical history many times they are surprised to learn they have congestive heart failure, kidney disease or another ailment. Actually on many occasions, they are shocked and say [...]
Wisdom from physician is not just about medical advice
Physicians diagnose conditions and illnesses. This is their specialty. This is their job. But what about all of the other things like recommending vitamins or supplements? Or discussing the fact that a patient should lose weight, stop smoking, exercise, eat better, laugh or smile more? Patients need to hear these bits of wisdom and recommendation [...]
Needy parents sometimes a challenge
There are times when parents need too much. No matter how much love exists, needy parents can wear thin on their children. I’ve seen examples of families where one parent passes away and the other parent becomes reliant on their children or child to replace the role of the missing spouse. This is often when [...]
Parents caring for older adult children
Caring for others is just not limited to the aged. More young and middle aged people today are being diagnosed with serious illness. Others are involved in sporting or other accidents affecting their ability to care for themselves. What happens when single young or middle aged adults are diagnosed with serious illness or are affected [...]
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