How to Prepare for Extreme Heat
PLAN AHEAD for Extreme Heat Take time beforehand to think through all the effects of Extreme Heat. Planning Ahead reduces […]
Caregivers and Heat Waves
Why should caregivers worry about extreme heat? Older people are among those most vulnerable to falling ill and dying when
What to Do in a Heat Wave and No Air Conditioning
It was another early summer day on the Great Plains. Hot. Humid. Cicadias rasping. Over 100 degrees mid-morning. Lifelong
Medicare/Medicaid Insurance Terminology
The language used in describing Medicare or Medicaid can trip us up. Recently, I was involved in a discussion regarding
Seven Habits to Get Caregivers Through the Day
Seven ways to take care of your self everyday There are times in life when you need a quick energy
Understanding Medical Necessity
Medicare’s underlying logic is medical necessity. This logic was implemented in 1965 to prevent abuse of Medicare through overuse and
What we say to someone with dementia matters
Tips for talking with a person who has dementia Do you remember . . ? Instead of the connection you
First Things First
Sharing information with new caregivers What is the first thing you wish someone had told you about caregiving. . .