Pate Rita, President of ElderCare 4 Families, dishes on a trick she has learned to make taking and keeping track of different medications easy on aging adults and their caregivers.“Take a sample of each pill and tape to a form alongside the names (generic and brand) of the … [Read more...] about A simple way to keep track of all your medications
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Is your loved one going into a nursing facility? Know this about Medicaid
Many people think that as long as a nursing home resident applies for Medicaid within three months of going into a nursing home, Medicaid coverage will be retroactive to the date of admission.However, Medicaid will only be approved starting the first day that the person was … [Read more...] about Is your loved one going into a nursing facility? Know this about Medicaid
Find local help from the Alzheimer’s Association
If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, then you should know about the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Their website is complete with events to raise awareness, local classes, a 24-hour helpline, and caregiving resources. Click on over … [Read more...] about Find local help from the Alzheimer’s Association
2 delicious snack ideas from Trader Joe’s
We are taking you into Trader Joe’s (4600 Shelbyville Road), a small, nationwide grocery store that’s fun to shop in and easy to navigate. Here are two ideas for nutritious, easy-to-prepare snacks that are perfect for one or two people.Trader Joe’s Organic Yellow Corn … [Read more...] about 2 delicious snack ideas from Trader Joe’s
Caregiver advice: “Don’t expect others to know what your needs are.”
Remember this advice from a member of our Caregiver Circle panel, Helen Smith, physician office receptionist and patient support coordinator with Floyd Memorial Hospital Cancer Center.“Don’t expect other people to know what your needs are. You have to let them know, even if it is … [Read more...] about Caregiver advice: “Don’t expect others to know what your needs are.”