Seniors may not always benefit from tests and treatments When you’re working with doctors to help your older adult get the best care possible, how do you know if a recommended treatment or test will be helpful or harmful? Or, if it’s truly necessary? Doctors are experts when it comes to medicine and treating diseases, but you are the expert when it…
Telemedicine makes monitoring health easier for seniors and caregivers Helping seniors manage chronic health conditions can mean frequent doctor’s appointments. For many older adults, going to a doctor’s appointment can be tough. They might have limited mobility or lack reliable transportation. For caregivers, frequent doctor’s appointments are equally tough. It can be a big challenge to get an older adult with dementia,…
Hospital insider secrets could save senior lives Nurses are the best sources for learning what really happens in hospitals and medical offices. Doctors rush from patient to patient, but nurses are the ones who spend time with them. They also see what happens behind the scenes. Alexandra Robbins is a writer who spent 4 years interviewing and following nurses for her book.…
