Hospital Readmissions I recently read an article that stated hospital readmissions within 90 days of discharge are at a staggering 34%. Even worse, is that 76% were most likely preventable, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee. The healthcare reform will change how doctors and hospitals are reimbursed for their services. The...

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Should my senior parent(s) live with me? One of the most common comments I hear, when an adult child becomes the caregiver to their senior parent is, I wish I would have known how hard it would be. If you are considering moving your mom or dad in to live with you, you’ll need to really explore why you’re doing it and whether you can keep the responsibility...

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Happy New Year!! I have quite a bit to be thankful for as we start out 2011!! I’m most thankful for my supportive husband and our three energetic children. I’ve really enjoyed being a business owner, though I’ll admit it’s not always easy to find a balance between home life and work life, especially when they co-exist in the same...

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Visiting your aging parents over holidays? Here’s... We all have warm memories of holidays past; laughter, food, but most of all family. This year will hopefully be no different. If you have aging parents that you don’t see often, you should use this visit to make sure they are still safe and able to care for themselves in their home. Here are a few things to look for during...

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How do you say thank you to the caregivers in your... President Barack Obama proclaimed November would be National Family Caregivers’ Month. This tradition started in 2004 and has been carried on by every President since. This month brings awareness for the vital role that caregivers provide in the family. November is an entire month to acknowledge and honor your friends...

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