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How Therapeutic Laughter Can Guide Seniors Through Aging Within the process of aging, it’s important to do everything to ensure health and longevity. This could be scheduling time for regular exercise, eating a wholesome meal, always making sure to take medications with regularity, and having private duty nursing in Delray Beach, FL. Yet, there’s another little known secret to maintaining…
Talking about home care with an elderly loved one is not always an easy discussion. Yet, although difficult, it’s better to have this talk sooner rather than later. Broaching the subject earlier allows time for you and your loved one to find a home care provider that is right for both of you! If you find yourself worried about broaching…
Can the elderly find solace and healing through puppies? According to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, they can. A certified lover of animals, she stated in 1859 that “a small pet animal is often an excellent companion for the sick, for chronic cases especially.” It is this belief that enforces the foundation of pet therapy. Through interacting with…
Fall related injuries are one of the most serious concerns for adults 65 and older. When an aging senior experiences a fall related injury, the fall can affect their physical abilities but also their overall wellbeing. In many cases, after experiencing a fall, some seniors become fearful of falling again which can lead to even greater problems. When an aging…
Navigating Long-Term Care Insurance Long-term care insurance is a specialized type of insurance that provides coverage for patients recovering post-surgery as well as individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other long-term conditions. The insurance is designed to cover daily patient needs over an extended time period. Daily patient needs may include medical services, personal, and social services. While Medicare covers…
How to Avoid a Medication Mix-up Med Mix-up Statistics Over 1.3 million Americans are injured from medication mix-ups or errors each year in the United States. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that approximately 4 Emergency Room (ER) visits out of every 1,000 adults are due to adverse drug reactions. Another study showed that 30% of…
