by adavid | Aug 20, 2021 | Care Coordination, For Caregivers
10 Myths About Older Adults and Falls National Council on Aging | NCOA Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. Exercising, managing your medications, having...
by adavid | Aug 20, 2021 | Care Coordination, For Caregivers, Volunteer
Senior Services offers a handyman program for seniors in Midland County. A volunteer team helps seniors maintain their homes by making them safe and secure. Many older adults have to give up the independence of living in their home simply because the home has not been...
by adavid | Aug 20, 2021 | Care Coordination, For Caregivers, News
From helping us lower blood pressure to controlling heart burn, medications can be extremely useful to manage our health and quality of life. Sometimes, taking too many medications can cause more harm than good. Each year, millions of older Americans are injured due...
by adavid | Aug 20, 2021 | For Caregivers, Seasons Adult Day Health Services
A monthly article brought to you by Senior Services Memory Support Programs As an individual’s dementia progresses, some people may stop recognizing people they know, even close family members. This can be upsetting for families as well as the person themselves....
by adavid | Jul 20, 2021 | Care Coordination, For Caregivers
by Julie Randolph, Care Coordinator Dr. Peter Lichtenburg of the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University states that 1 out of 20 older adults in the U.S. is a victim of financial exploitation, losing an average of $80,000 to $186,000. Right here in Midland...
by adavid | Jul 20, 2021 | Care Coordination, For Caregivers
If you cannot afford Medicare premiums or other medical costs, you may be able to get help. There are two programs that may be able to assist you if you meet income and asset guidelines. Medicare Savings Program may help pay Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and...