Nine step approach to eliminating or reducing hospital debt.      

Deciding whether a particular hospice is appropriate can seem a daunting task. Here are some questions to ask when evaluating a particular hospice. What do others say about this hospice? How long has the hospice been in operation? Is the…

With Covid-19 turning the world upside down, stimulus payments that were intended to be for residents in nursing homes or assisted living facilities have been taken by the facilities in which the residents reside. The FTC provides guidelines for families…

Genetic testing has increased significantly in recent years. As with any new trend, unfortunately there are scammers waiting to take advantage of those who hope to benefit from this information. The U.S. Office of the Inspector General issued a warning…

With Covid-19 restrictions still in place across the country, physical distancing has become a reality.  Maintaining social connections is crucial for mental well being.  Access this link for an activity book to download, created by The National Consumer Voice for…

The Administration for Community Living linked this article from The New York Times discussing the odds of CPR being successful in resuscitating elderly patients. An international team of healthcare professionals conducted a study of CPR on adults over 80 years…

Now more than ever, it is important to keep in touch with friends and loved ones. But there is a risk to this: scammers posing as loved ones asking for money. According to the FTC,  in 2018 1 in 4…

Depression is often considered to be an important early warning sign of dementia, but scientists have found that depression is not a risk factor; rather, apathy is. This article  by the University of Cambridge explains their studies and findings on apathy…

It is important always to be cautious when you are contacted by someone asking for money. This article outlines one of the newest scams that religious people are encountering: scammers pretending to be clergy. Remember to never donate money to…

1. Written updated, accurate list of medications: name, dose, frequency. Initials after name of medication are important too such as: XL, XR, LA, IR, ER, SR (see modified-release dosage on Wikipedia). 2. Cell phone charger. Patients always have phones without…