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Make Hospital Visits Easier on Seniors with Dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia and Hospital Stays: 9 Ways to Reduce Agitation and Stress

Hospitals can bring out challenging dementia behavior Dementia and hospital stays are not a good combination. Hospitals are noisy, confusing...

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Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Coverage for Hospital Stays: Inpatient vs Observation Status

Hospital status determines out-of-pocket medical costs When they’re in the hospital, it’s essential to know your older adult’s hospital status. ...

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Medical Conditions

Delirium in Seniors Is Often Mistaken for Dementia: Know the Signs

Delirium often affects hospitalized seniors If an older adult with no history of cognitive impairment suddenly starts having cognitive issues...

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Medical Conditions

4 Essential Hospital Discharge Facts That Caregivers Must Know

It’s stressful when your older adult is in the hospital. But it can be even more stressful when doctors say...

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Medical Conditions

6 Ways to Advocate for Seniors and Provide Support During a Hospital Stay

Seniors need extra support when they’re in the hospital A stay in the hospital can be confusing, scary, and painful....

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Paying for Care

10 Ways to Deal with an Expensive Emergency Room Bill

Managing medical bills is a tough caregiving task. What’s worse, those bills are often complicated, filled with errors, and sometimes...

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Medical Conditions

4 Ways to Know If Seniors Need to Return to the Hospital

How to know if recovery is going well or not After a hospitalization, the last thing anyone wants is for...

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Medical Conditions

18 Hospital Tips from Insiders Improve Seniors’ Care and Recovery

Must know tips when seniors are in the hospital Hospitals are confusing and stressful places. When your older adult is in...

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Medical Conditions

This Hospital Discharge Checklist Prepares Seniors for Successful Recovery

Preparing before leaving the hospital is essential for recovery After a hospitalization, older adults still need extra care in order...

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Medical Conditions

Nurses Tell All: 4 Insider Tips for Better Medical Care

Hospital insider secrets could save senior lives Nurses are the best sources for learning what really happens in hospitals and...

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