Elderly Health Care

Elderly health care involves all aspects of a senior's physical and mental states. Preventative care can often prevent or minimize medical issues. Learn more about elderly health care.

Articles About Elderly Health Care

4 Scams to Look Out For During Medicare Open Enrollment
Know these common scams that target seniors during Medicare Open Enrollment. Prevent being taken advantage of; learn the facts behind these Medicare scams.
5 Medical Conditions that Affect Dentures
Dentures, gums and overall oral hygiene are all common medical concerns that can affect the health of elderly people.
Health Insurance From a Store, Who Knew?
Health insurance retail stores will let seniors shop around for insurance plans that best fit their health needs. Health insurance companies are opening stores to provide in-person interaction to seniors and those who want to know more about different benefit plans.
Can a Website Tell You How Long A Senior Has Left?
A website may be able to tell you how long a person has to live. Doctors and statisticians have developed websites that use studies and statistics to estimate a person's life expectancy.
How to Find the Right Home Health Care Agency
This is a caregiver's guide to finding the right home health care agency for your elderly loved one and their unique situation.
3 Must-Have Legal Documents for Elderly Healthcare
Not getting the right legal documents in place means that you might not be able to gain access to your parent's healthcare information, or act on their behalf if they are unable to do so. You can avoid this scenario by working with your elderly parent to prepare these documents.
What Healthcare Reform Means for Caregivers and Elderly Parents
What does the new health care reform bill, recently signed by President Barrack Obama, mean for your elderly parents? Learn about the impact it will have on you and your elderly parents.

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Q&A with the Experts on Elderly Health Care

What are healthcare directives?
A document your elderly parent signs, giving someone else the authority to make health and medical decisions if your parent is unable to speak or make decisions.

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News about Elderly Health Care

Smaller Flu Shot Needle Is Available....But Not For Seniors
The flu shot is now available in a less-scary skin prick instead of a needle, but its only offered to people between ages 18 to 64. Elderly people must still endure the inch-long flu shot needle.
Skin Patch Monitors Vital Signs
Scientists have recently developed a skin patch to monitor vital signs that sticks to the skin like a temporary tattoo.
Monitoring a Person’s Vital Signs? There’s an App for that
You can now monitor an elder's vital signs through your smartphone. New technology is transforming smart phones and tablets into portable vital-sign monitors capable of detecting dangerous health conditions.
Senate Report Concludes That Some Companies Schedule Care to Maximize Profits
Heath care companies have been accused of questionable practices because they are configuring their home health care schedules to make the most of Medicare payouts.
Electronic Health Records Lead to Better Care for People With Diabetes
Electronic health records versus paper-based methods of record-keeping were recently put to the test with a group of diabetes patients. Findings were definitive in favor of...

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