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May 10, 2021

Scams We’re Seeing

Elder Care Coordinator Debra King talks about the scams, cons, and frauds that she and her clients have been seeing lately.

No Place Like Home: A History of Home Care in the U.S.

May 10, 2021

Long-Term Care

No Place Like Home: A History of Home Care in the U.S.

National Nurses Week (May 5 - 12) is a great time to reflect on how nurses care for the elderly and sick in their homes.

Apr 5, 2021

Caregiving

What Does Relief Look Like?

The relief is palpable as we explain to the family how we will deal with the problems that aging can create.

Mar 18, 2021

Caregiving

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop

It’s midnight. The phone rings. Mom’s had a fall. She’s being taken to the hospital. Now what?

Mar 16, 2021

Caregiving

Planning for a Crisis

As a care coordinator, I thought I knew a lot about the elderly and about how to help others figure out how to care for their loved one.

How to Respond to Unfounded Accusations When Dementia Is Involved

Mar 12, 2021

Caregiving

How to Respond to Unfounded Accusations When Dementia Is Involved

Have you ever been accused of lying or stealing, even though you were just looking to help?

Mar 3, 2021

Staff

March is National Social Work Month

During National Social Work Month, we pause to celebrate the contributions of social workers, including our very own Debra King.

Mar 3, 2021

Caregiving

COVID Scam Update

Fraudsters are using the full suite of scam tools and closely following the headlines, adapting their tactics to the times.

Jan 12, 2021

Caregiving

To Place or Not to Place – Part 3

Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?

Jan 12, 2021

Caregiving

To Place or Not to Place – Part 4

Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?

Jan 12, 2021

Caregiving

To Place or Not to Place – Part 2

Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?

Jan 12, 2021

Caregiving

To Place or Not to Place – Part 1

Caring for an elderly loved one can be a long road, especially if there is chronic illness involved.

GUEST COLUMN: Reducing Re-Hospitalization Starts at Home

Jan 5, 2021

Caregiving

GUEST COLUMN: Reducing Re-Hospitalization Starts at Home

Fall. Hospital. Rehab. Repeat. Adverse events that lead to re-hospitalizations among seniors are rising at an alarming rate.

Jan 4, 2021

Caregiving

Is Everything Really Okay?

Millions of Americans who went home for the holidays discovered that everything was NOT okay.

Dec 28, 2020

Caregiving

Making Sense of Sundowning

When you care for a person with dementia, it doesn’t take long before you hear someone whisper the expression, “He’s sundowning.”

Dec 21, 2020

Caregiving

A Shout-Out to the Professionals

As the year 2020 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for...

Dec 21, 2020

Caregiving

What is the Hidden Cost of COVID?

The actions long-term care facilities have taken to protect their residents have proved to be a double-edged sword.

Dec 21, 2020

Caregiving

The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 4

We hear from the administrator of a local long-term care facility who explains how she and her staff have worked to balance resident safety

Dec 21, 2020

Caregiving

The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 3

In this installment, we hear the stories of two family caregivers who have tried—and failed—to gain access to their loved ones.

Dec 21, 2020

Caregiving

The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 2

Nursing homes have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that response has impacted residents and their loved ones.

Dec 17, 2020

Caregiving

Hidden Costs of COVID – Part 5

In this bonus installment, we hear from another administrator of a Nashville area long-term care facility.

Nov 14, 2020

Caregiving

The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 1

Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.

VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans

Oct 21, 2020

VA Benefits

VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans

If you or someone you love served in Vietnam, these expanded Blue Water Navy benefits may apply to you. It’s worth the time to check it out.

Oct 20, 2020

Caregiving

FAQs about GrandPad

What is the GrandPad? Could it be for you or someone you love? This article offers the lowdown on one of the latest tech tools.

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