One slip can break a hip! Broken hips or hip fractures are a common fear among seniors, along with the fear of falling – probably because more than 90 percent of hip fractures occur as a result of falls, with most of these fractures occurring in persons more than 70 years of age. Additionally, too […]
The Real Sweet Spot in Reducing Hospitalizations Recently the press have been catching wind to a trend of insurance companies recognizing that coordinating care outside of the hospital equates to lower hospitalizations. For health insurer, Geisner, paying nurses to conduct phone follow-ups with chronically ill patients reduced hospital admissions by 18% and overall medical expenses by 7 […]
“Is my parent safe and well cared for and is she happy?” If you can answer yes to both, you may get it right on the first try. However, according to “How to Avoid The Goldilocks Syndrome,” a recent article on Forbes.com, most family caregivers are unprepared to make the best choice for their aging […]
