I'm a firm believer that, when it comes to drugs and medical procedures, less is more—especially for seniors like me. Here's what the experts have to say about routine tests.
1 CommentA new Medicare rankings report shows which hospitals perform better knee and hip replacement surgeries.
1 CommentMore doctors and nurses are visiting patients in their own homes; a practice that is being encouraged by government programs like Medicare and the VA. Discover what this trend means for the future of senior healthcare.
3 Comments‘Minute clinics’ based in retail stores are becoming increasingly popular among the elderly. But are they really a safe care option for aging Americans?
2 CommentsRecommendations for health screening tests like colonoscopies and mammograms are based on patients’ ages, but there are more important factors that must be taken into consideration when making preventive health care decisions for seniors.
2 CommentsSenior living facilities in certain states are not legally required to provide medical care to elderly residents, which can pose a serious ethical dilemma.
55 CommentsA patient advocate is hired by a patient/family to navigate the healthcare system, addressing health and billing issues, coordinating doctor care and much more.
2 CommentsAmericans spend ten times longer searching for a new car than they do researching the right doctor. Part of the problem is that picking a quality doctor or hospital can be tricky. What can a caregiver do to find a reliable care provider?
1 CommentFamily caregivers tend to look after everyone else’s needs at the expense of their own—including their health. But, skipping important checkups and medical screenings allows potentially serious health issues to go undetected and untreated.
5 CommentsWhen your elderly loved one is having a medical problem, you want to get them a doctor's appointment as soon as possible. Here are 5 ways you can get a doctor's appointment sooner for your elderly loved one.
0 CommentsCoupon websites like Groupon and LivingSocial are starting to offer discounts on certain types of medical procedures, including dental care, flu shots, and eye exams. But, is it really safe to seek discounted care from an unknown doctor?
0 CommentsThe relationship between an elderly patient and doctor shifts when a caregiver is in the exam room. Caregivers often wonder whether they should go to doctor's visits with their elderly loved one- research says they should stay.
0 CommentsA simple request during your loved one’s next doctor’s appointment can make a significant difference in how you help manage their care.
0 CommentsElectronic health records versus paper-based methods of record-keeping were put to the test with a group of diabetes patients seeking comprehensive medical care.
0 CommentsScientists have developed a skin patch to monitor vital signs that sticks to the skin like a temporary tattoo.
0 CommentsAffordable Care Act will fund new community health centers nationwide to provide health care to low-income people.
4 CommentsCaregivers are often responsible for tracking down medical history and health records from multiple doctors because health-care providers don’t have electronic access to patients' health records and medical information.
1 CommentDementia caregivers face many obstacles to ensuring their loved ones receive proper eye, hearing and dental care. In the later stages of dementia, it may not be sensible to subject seniors to these routine check-ups unless there is an urgent medical need.
13 CommentsOne of the biggest problems we have in our health system today is accurate and timely information; this is especially true regarding the medications we use.
7 CommentsHealth scams and unproven cures have been marketed for years. Sadly, seniors are often the target of such scams. Here are some tips for caregivers to help their aging parents avoid becoming the victim of miracle cures.
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