According to a systematic review of literature on long-distance caregiving published in the Journal of Gerontological Social Work, between five and seven million Americans provide physical, emotional, social, and financial assistance to aging loved ones from a distance. This means that a significant number of families rely on regular telephone conversations to gauge an aging loved […]

During the month of November we CELEBRATE, HONOR, RESPECT, and SALUTE all Veterans who have served and continue to serve, defend, and protect our Nation from any harm. As a result of the major sacrifice  made for our country, Veterans and their surviving spouses may be eligible to receive additional home care services under the

UTIs In Seniors: The Hidden Infection With so much going on surrounding the Delta variant and resurgence of COVID-19, it is easy to place seemingly minor health problems to the back burner.  One small but potentially major infection could be a urinary tract infection (UTI). This common infection can have a major impact on one’s health, especially

 As the weeks pass, we continue to see the COVID-19 numbers declining and number of vaccinated people go up.  Although this is great news, many are still wondering what this means for our future as we continue to move past this pandemic.  Especially for vulnerable populations, you may be wondering what activities are safe to engage in.  As

Home Health consists of intermittent medical services performed by skilled medical professionals such as registered or licensed practical nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, or physical therapists provided in the home. These types of care are usually prescribed by a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. Services are usually short term, 30–60-minute visits over a 2-month period

Depression is one of the leading mental health concerns among our aging population. More than 7 million adults over age 65 suffer from depression (cdc.gov, 2004). Mental health is often seen as a taboo subject and can be especially difficult to discuss and identify in people over 65.  One contributing factor is that many older adults

According to the U.S. Census (2018), by 2034 there will be 77 million Americans aged 65 or older. US News (2019) reports Florida has the highest number of people greater than 65, most of whom are baby boomers. AARP (2019) notes that 76% percent of the aging population has emphasized a desire to age in