Medicare does provide for "skilled" care in the home which must be performed by a R.N., P.T., O.T., S.T. and be approved by a medical doctor....

When extra care is required, hiring a professional senior caregiver can often be the most cost-effective solution, both financially and emotionally....

The economic stimulus bill includes dollars to pay for the computerization of health records - finally!...

Caregivers must be given the proper tools to perform their caregiving duties and any special needs should be discussed before a care assignment begins....

Nuring Home Inspection reports should only be a starting point when evaluating a nursing community - go the extra mile and find out the monthly violations reported in your state, as well....

Caregivers and Seniors can take advantage of mental exercises in their daily activities to improve the brain's memory and abillity to process information....

How does Alzheimer's Disease differ from other forms of memory loss? There are a few behaviors to identify which help with this diagnosis for memory loss....

Working as a senior caregiver provides fulfillment beyond a paycheck,- companies are constantly hiring as the population ages - even in this bad economy....

Medicare and Medicaid provide for senior care in the USA and the good news is, if you run out of money, Medicaid will provide for your care in a nursing home....

The movie nominated for best picture, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, provides a peek into the wisdom of aging....