It can be hard to figure out how to get the best medical care when you’re suffering from a serious medical condition as an older adult. You might be like the 29% of adults who take five or more prescriptions and are concerned about the side effects they may have. What happens if you feel […]
Approximately 68% of seniors today grapple with the issues of at least two or more chronic diseases. This can be quite overwhelming and frustrating to manage. A healthcare advocate can assist seniors with the resources they need to take proper care of their health and overall well being. Here are the four main types of […]
Stress has a way of bleeding into other areas of our lives. That is especially true for aging Americans. A bad day here and there is normal. Persistent worrying, anxiety, and stress–on the other hand–affects your health. According to WebMD, “Forty-three percent of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress.” These effects may include […]
Approximately 80% of older adults suffer daily from some type of chronic disease. At some point, they need an adult guardian to take care of them. Here’s what you need to know about guardianship. What is Guardianship? An adult guardian helps make critical health care and financial decisions when an older adult is no longer […]
Healthcare advocacy plays a crucial role in the proper medical care of a patient. The healthcare system is incredibly complex and difficult for many to navigate. Healthcare advocates can help support patients and their families through the system in order to get the best treatment possible. These advocates have developed highly specialized skills that help […]
The need for a healthcare advocate is growing for seniors. Between 2015 and 2050, the number of those who are 60 years of age and older in the world will double from 12% to an estimated 22%. Chances are you will need to take care of a loved one at some point in your life. […]
Statistics show that there is a great need for caregivers and elder care service providers. The population of individuals aged 60 and over is expected to grow from 12% to 22% between the years 2015 and 2050. Planning now for when a loved one may need some elder care solutions will make the transition easier […]
In a world that has a growing population of people aged 60 years and older, it has never been more important to place value on the importance of elder care solutions and patient care advocacy. However, even if you understand the critical nature of these subjects, you may have a tough time finding the right […]
It’s not always an easy process to select elder care solutions. Often times there are many factors at play, from family concerns to individual considerations, and the numerous options available to you make it hard to know who is reliable and trustworthy. Of course, you always want what’s best for your loved one, so you […]
Based on estimates, the percentage of people over 60 in the world will nearly double in just over the next 30 years. Consider also that more than 20 million seniors in the U.S. are in or near poverty, and that nearly a third of them are dependant on five or more medications, and you will […]
