A plan by Medicare to try to make it simpler for consumers to pick drug coverage could force 3 million seniors to switch plans next year whether they like it or not, says an independent analysis.
Archive | Adult Day Services RSS feed for this section
The High Cost of Diabetes in Marco Island, Florida
Although an estimated 7.8 percent of Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, patients with this metabolic disease rack up 23 percent of hospital costs nationwide, a new federal analysis finds. Their collective hospital bill in 2008, the most recent year for which data were available: almost $83 billion.
Should You Take the Keys From a Loved One in Marco Island, Florida?
As people age, they become very sensitive about the loss of abilities related to their autonomy. Driving is a big issue for many seniors, which makes things difficult when it comes time to tell a father or mother it is time to stop driving.
Prevent Elder Abuse in Marco Island, FL
Elder abuse refers to any action or inaction that results in harm to a senior citizen or puts the senior at risk of harm. This may be physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. It may involve neglect or desertion of a senior citizen. Or, it may be the misuse or theft of an elderly person’s property or money. A family member or friend may commit elder abuse. It may also be perpetrated by health care providers in the home or in a facility.
Sanitasole a Step Closer to Opening Assisted Living in Marco Island, Florida
Sanitasole recently received their final Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Marco Island and is now one step closer to opening an Assisted Living Facility on Marco Island. Sanitasole has been providing healthcare services to seniors for more than three years. “The ALF will be a tremendous asset to our community,” said Paula Camposano Robinson, RN, co-founder and owner with her husband Richard P. Robinson.
‘Tough Love’ – Caregiving For Alzheimer’s Patients in Marco Island, Florida
Here is a great article from agingcare.com for anyone who has a friend or family member who may be suffering with Alzheimer’s. It is an interesting perspective from another country and demonstrates that the issues of Alzheimer’s are global. If you have questions, or need help for a senior loved one in the area, visit us at sanitasole.net.
It is an understatement to say that taking care of a loved one who is stricken with Alzheimer’s Disease, also known as ‘AD’, is a tough job.
Prevent the Crisis: Care Management Choice for Caregivers in Marco Island, Florida
No matter how much stamina they have, caregivers need a reprieve from providing around- the-clock care. If they suffer from exhaustion or become ill, they can no longer fulfill their promises or responsibilities.
INPEA Announces 5th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2010-Wear Purple to Show Your Support!
Communities and municipalities will make proclamations declaring June 15, 2010 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and hold events designed to raise their communities’ awareness of elder abuse.
Paula Camposano-Robinson of Sanitasole in Marco Island FL is #MedicalMonday Healthcare Twitizen of the Month and Winner of a Pair of Maui Jim Sunglasses!
Congratulations to Paula Camposano-Robinson, RN, (@PaulaRobinsonRN), week #4 recipient of the #MedicalMonday Healthcare Twitizen of the Month for May and winner of a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses!
What Can You Do to Prevent Falls in Marco Island, Florida?
Are you part of the America that is going gray as the Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) are moving into their 60s? I must admit, I am. And to think that Americans are now living into their 80s and 90s and are coping with more age-related challenges than ever before. Health care issues continue to emerge as many struggle to care for elders diagnosed with diseases such as Dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s to name a few. However, a critical issue facing older adults today is a fall.
