Joint Replacement Surgery and Transitional Care
Joint replacements are among the most common elective surgeries in the country. A recent study found that people are seeking joint replacements earlier in life, in part because people are staying more active as they age and they want a better quality of life through retirement.
5 Things to Consider About Aging in Place
Aging in place is a lifestyle—a way of living that allows you to remain in your home throughout life as long as possible. Many people don’t realize that on any given day, what was once easy for us to do may suddenly become harder and more time-consuming.
How Learning a Client’s Story Helped a Caregiver Improve Care
When Beverly began working with her client, Adina, she was surprised to learn that Adina was a Holocaust survivor. Although Beverly had learned about the Holocaust in history class long ago in school, she decided to do more research about it to better understand her client and the issues she faced. What Beverly discovered horrified her.
10 Frequently Asked Questions for Certified Aging in Place Specialists
With remodeling, when people hear “aging,” they think “old.” They wonder if the home modifications are going to look institutional like the large steel-looking grab bars or raised commode in a public restroom. They think of what a hospital or nursing home looks like. But home remodeling today is nowhere near that. The products, the style, the designs are awesome and they fit in any home style. You’ll never even know the design is clinical, ever.
Cincinnati Local Brewery Serves Special Beer for The Longest Day
Right at Home Cincinnati has teamed up with the award-winning Listermann Brewing Company to sponsor a keg-tapping party to celebrate The Longest Day that benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. From 6 to 9 p.m. on June 21, the Listermann tap room will be tinted in purple; bartenders will wear purple and serve a special beer created for the Alzheimer’s Association.
LGBT-Sensitive Care and Services for Seniors
This spring, an LGBT elder care training was introduced to the e-learning platform of the Right at Home network, allowing caregivers and staff members within the franchise organization to learn more about inclusive care. "As an organization, we want the LGBT seniors to see us as a welcoming place," says Paul Blom, owner of Right at Home Twin Cities.
We Want the LGBT Elders to See Us as a Welcoming Place
Minnesota-based Home Care Agency Owner Introduced LGBT Elder Care Training to Right at Home Network. “As an organization, we want the LGBT elders to see us as a welcoming place,” says Paul Blom. “The training is not about how to take care of someone differently, it’s about understanding what makes older LGBT folks feel the way they feel and how we can help them feel comfortable. We want to help them seek the help that they need.”
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The National Council on Aging cites research that shows that elderly people who have experienced abuse have a 300% higher risk of death than their peers who are not mistreated. So while it might seem meddling to report a situation in which you suspect an elderly person is being abused, it can literally be the difference between life and death.
How Men Can Be More Proactive With Their Health
Most guys find it easy to discuss sports or vent about work. But talk about their health? Nope, that’s not happening, well, at least not for the majority of men, reports a Cleveland Clinic men’s health survey. What keeps you or other men you know from talking about your health?
Finding Life’s Purpose After the End of Spousal Caregiving
George Mattera spent years working as a CT scan technician. But when his wife was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, everything changed. He took time off of work to care for her at the end, providing her with the care she needed to be comfortable at home. After his wife passed away in 2008, George found it difficult to return to work—he wanted to find something more meaningful to do with his life.