How can a person with Alzheimer's disease or dementia benefit from rehabilitation when they don't even recognize their own family or places that should be familiar to them? This is a very common question. Physica...Read More
Does Medicare Cover Stays in Skilled Nursing Facilities?
Medicare Does Not Pay for Long-Term Care It is important to understand that Medicare is not intended to cover long-term care services. Medicare generally covers only short-term stays in Medicare-certified skilled nurs...Read More
My Parents Put My Caregiving Skills to the Test This Week
My caregiving skills were challenged this past week when I had to help my father prepare for a colonoscopy and my mother ended up in the hospital. Handling both of my parents and their needs took some prioritizing and fi...Read More
Stroke Recovery: Getting Back on Track
A stroke can happen to anyone and at any age, but, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 75 percent of all strokes in the U.S. occur in people over the age of 65. Stroke recovery can be espec...Read More