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How Hospice Care Might Change in the Future With Baby Boomers nearing the age of retirement and health care technology changing fast, the hospice care industry won’t look the same forever. Forecasts suggest the number of Americans ages 65 and older will double from 46 million today to over 98 million by the year 2060. [...]

One of the most precarious challenges for the elderly and for their caregivers is the constant governmental changes in medical coverage. The governmental plan has been providing coverage for the elderly for more than five decades and has helped more people than any other insurance plan in the nation. Still, there are several changes coming [...]

When it comes to aging, everyone has an opinion. Many people will readily tell you that once you reach a certain age, certain behaviors have to change. It’s true that some things will have to be surrendered when you age, but that doesn’t mean that you need to stop living. The more we understand our [...]

Being responsible for an elderly or disabled person is a full-time job. While it can be rewarding to know that you are the caretaker of someone you love, you have to always think ahead. Now as the winter season is upon us, there are many things that need to be done to ensure that your [...]

When you become responsible for taking care of the elderly, you have to learn a whole new set of vocabulary. At the very least, you will have to acquire a long list of home health care supplies to ensure that they are both comfortable and safe. At the heart of every person taking care of [...]

Having to wear adult diapers can be an emotionally traumatic stage in one’s life. Many are reluctant to wear them, feeling that they are taking a step backwards in their development. Still, it only takes one accident to know the kind of embarrassment that comes when you don’t have them. Whether you’re looking for adult [...]

Taking care of a disabled person is like walking a tightrope. You want to give them the freedom they desire, but at the same time, you are well aware of the fact that their ability to discern what is best for them has been impaired. They are not the best at judging their own health [...]

Why Aquaphor Is Perfect for Elderly Care Taking care of an elderly loved one can be challenging, especially if your loved one is in pain or uncomfortable. One of the pains of getting older is suffering from what’s known as pruritic dermatoses, a skin condition with intense itching, dryness, and irritation. This condition is brought [...]

Using Incontinence Products to Make Your Loved One Feel More Comfortable Incontinence is never easy. Elderly people may feel uncomfortable going out in public knowing there’s always a chance they might have an accident. Without the right incontinence products, cleaning up the mess afterward can also be a major hassle. As an elderly caregiver, you [...]