A skilled nursing facility (SNF) provides 24-hour professional nursing care. Services include medical and non-medical treatment, such as physical, occupational and speech therapy in a safe care environment. Additionally, each facility has a medical director, and that doctor or the patient’s physician supervises care. Furthermore, every resident must have an individual plan of care developed […]

Have you ever wondered what to do with unwanted medical equipment or supplies? If you rent the equipment, call the company to pick it up. If you own the equipment, you must think of a way to unload it. Most don’t want to throw it into the trash because it’s still usable. Plus, the guilt […]

There is an old saying, “Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.” That is true. There are five stages to aging, and resources are available for each phase. The big question is, what are the top required services for seniors? Looking at this list, all seem manageable; until considering costs. Only some things are […]

Once a person gets closer to their senior years, more issues become apparent, and more help is needed. There are five stages of aging; resources are available for each phase. When a person starts to decline, they hide their problems. Plus, asking for help can be difficult, especially for an independent, strong-willed person, so keep […]

Many people think home care and home health are the same, but they are not. One deals with health, while the other deals with non-medical care. Medical insurance covers home health but does not cover home care, which is an out-of-pocket expense. Individuals with a Long Term Care (LTC) or some life insurance policies may help cover […]

Speech Therapists do more than help people with a speech impediment. Yes, they help people who stutter or slur their words. They also work with people who do not speak clearly because of a medical condition (i.e., stroke, ALS, hearing loss, or something else). They work with people to communicate clearly and easily or give […]